Seven years is not over-long in planning circles, but it is a decent leadtime.
对于规划界而已，7年的时间说长不长，说短不短，却也足够出色完成任务并交差。
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The funds will be used to purchase long-leadtime materials and major equipment, such as the main reduction gears, in support of the new ship and to perform initial design and planning.
项目资金将用于购买长期材料和主要设备，比如主减速器等，以支持新舰的初步设计和规划。
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The project underscores how China is trying to take a lead in developing cutting-edge nuclear technologies at a time it is planning a massive buildup in its fleet of civil nuclear reactors.