Such phenomena as a brilliant diamond or a nesting bird are relegated to the role of data, serving as the means for formulating or testing a new theory.
诸如璀璨的钻石或筑巢的鸟等现象都被归于数据的作用，成为形成或检验新理论的手段。
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If that mocking bird won't sing, momma's gonna buy you a diamond ring.