Days of the solo scientist numbered

precinct - 'priːsɪŋkt
огороженная территория, прилегающая к зданию (обычно огороженная стеной)
Example: She said Sydney had an opportunity to develop a national precinct in information communication, and Melbourne could build on its strengths to develop one precinct in human life sciences and another in material sciences.

fiercely - 'fɪəslɪ
cвирепо, люто, жестоко
Example: The nation would have to compete fiercely, particularly when low-income markets in China and India are driving ''reverse innovation'', with products such as Tata's $2000 car and cheap, high-quality medical services.

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