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(��) This chip’s performance is not bad.
(��) This chip performs well.
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(��) We need to cut the cycle time.
(��) We need to reduce the cycle time.
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"We’re working on reducing the cycle time by 20%." �ڭ̭n�N�s�{�ɶ��Y�u20%�C

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(��) This machine’s uptime is very high.
(��) This machine has a high availability.
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(��) The wafer scrap rate is higher this time.
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The scrap rate this month is higher than usual. �o�Ӥ몺���o�v�񥭱`���C
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(��) The yield of this process is quite consistent.
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