D
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68.Thenewroouctsopcomemoreandmoretime-savingbeeause________
A.ourloseeuspeedutsnever-ending
B.moisliwhcd
C.shipncesareincreasinglyhigh
D.themanufacturersboastalot
正确答案:A


