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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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earthquake-resistant//earthquake-proof high technology

0It goes without saying that the damage caused by an earthquake is enormous. Therefore, we should make efforts to develop 01b00earthquake-resistant//earthquake-proof02b00 high technology.02br
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00Do both earthquake-resistant and earthquake-proof fit in the above and mean about the same to you? Thanks.0-
  

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0Hi,02br
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00Let me answer this way.02br
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00A01b00 water-resistant02b00 watch tries to keep water out, but some may get in.02br
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00I would expect a 01b00water-proof02b00 watch to keep water out, and allow none to get in.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

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