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Mitsuo23 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Please rephrase this: 10 words.

Hi,

Would you explain the part I underlined? It is from a catalog, and I'm not sure what kind of grammar is being used here.

"We offers a comprehensive selection of practical accessories to complement its full line of mechanical pipettes. Uniquely designed and quality made they combine design, style and simplicity to deliver an optimal storage and safety solutions for modern laboratories."

Thank you,
M
  

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mitsuwao23 Uniquely designed and quality made they combine design, style and simplicity The main clause is: they combine X, Y, and Z. It means they feature these things: good design, good style, and simplicity. The introductory phrase with the two past participles ( designed and made ) is just a way of cramming more description into the same sentence.

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  • mitsuwao23 Uniquely designed and quality made they combine design, style and simplicity The main clause is: they combine X, Y, and Z.
  • It means they feature these things: good design, good style, and simplicity.
  • The introductory phrase with the two past participles ( designed and made ) is just a way of cramming more description into the same sentence.
  • The grammar is something like, Beautifully tailored, the slacks offer both style and durability.
  • Are you aware that your quote has a couple of problems with number agreement?
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mitsuwao23 Uniquely designed and quality made they combine design, style and simplicity
The main clause is: they combine X, Y, and Z.
It means they feature these things: good design, good style, and simplicity.

The introductory phrase with the two past participles (designed and made) is just a way of cramm
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Thank you for the clear explanation, and yes I'm aware of the mistakes. And that's the problem.

The company of this catalog is from Denmark, and their English is not perfect, which causes me to be skeptical when I found sentence that I can't understand. I'm like, Is the problem really on my side? (this time it apparently was
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We meet requirements and conformto legislation and regulations.Emotion: thinking

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Thank you!

"environmental thinking" is the one I didn't understand. I had no idea what this "thinking" is doing here. Now it's clear! Thanks
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