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基本解释

Late-breaking news stories previously meant that whole pages needed to be re-written, but a blank panel in the corner of the front page now caters for that event.
以前，如遇突发性重要新闻，所有的版面需要重写。现在，头版的一角会留一处空白，以应对突发事件。
The subjects rated the pain as being a third less intense while they were viewing the beautiful paintings, compared with when contemplating the ugly paintings or the blank panel.
结果发现，与注视着难看的画作或空白画板的人相比，看着美丽画作的人疼痛感减少了三分之一。
Thee subjects rated the pain as being a third less intense while they were viewing the beautiful paintings, compared with when contemplating the ugly paintings or the blank panel.
之后，研究人员让他们注视着这些最美丽或最难看的画作，或者一个空白的画板，而此时研究人员则用短激光脉冲照射他们的手，让他们有种刺痛感。。

This year, it might be a blank, judging from the results of an annual panel discussion the magazine holds to debate the possibilities.
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