But it did not reduce support for Hamas among Palestinians, and it reinforced the position of Islamic and other extremists who oppose negotiations with Israel.

但是，这并不降低哈马斯在巴勒斯坦人中的支持，并且加强了反对同以色列谈判的伊斯兰和其他极端主义份子的势力。

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http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 29.10.2010

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

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The departments of construction shall organize the revision and improvement of the designing norms and standards for the use of construction steel so as to reduce the coefficient of steel use under the precondition of ensuring safety.

建设部门要适时组织修订和完善建筑钢材使用设计规范和标准，在确保安全的情况下，降低钢材使用系数。

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http://www.fdi.gov.cn/index.htm 14.06.2011

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The aim of multilateral consultation was not to seek to solve imbalances in one fell swoop, but rather to solidify agreement on a medium-term approach that could reduce imbalances gradually over time.

多边商讨的目的并不是为了一蹴而就地解决贸易不平衡，而是为了达成一个中期的解决方案，慢慢地减少贸易的不平衡。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 01.11.2010

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 01.11.2010

In addition, during the course of implementation, the respondent timely reminded the claimant to take measures to reduce the risks while the claimant disrupted the chance due to inside dissensions.

此外，被申请人在合同执行过程中，及时提醒申请人采取降低风险的办法，但均因申请人内部扯皮，贻误时机。

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http://www.fdi.gov.cn/index.htm 30.04.2011

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These barriers remain largely because further liberalization would redistribute jobs, income, and wealth in ways that governments fear would reduce their chances of remaining in power – and their own wealth in countries where corruption is rife.

这些壁垒依旧存在，主要是因为进一步自由化将会重新分配工作机会、收入以及财富，而政府则担心其方式将会削弱其继续执政机会，而在腐败盛行的国家中，政府则担心其自身的财富。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 26.01.2011

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Those units and individuals that utilize thin films for agricultural use shall take measures such as recycling to prevent or reduce environmental pollution caused by the thin films.

使用农用薄膜的单位和个人，应当采取回收利用等措施，防止或者减少农用薄膜对环境 的污染。

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http://www.fdi.gov.cn/index.htm 01.04.2011

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While this approach would do little to reduce the number of small events, such as “routine” bombings or political assassinations, it would significantly impede the spectacular attacks that involve a large amount of planning and resources.

尽管这一措施对减少“例常”轰炸以及政治谋杀等小型事件的数量无济于事，但是却会极大地阻止需要大量筹划和资源的大规模袭击。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 26.01.2011

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

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But the undertaking lawyer may not decide by himself/herself to reduce the amount of lawyers service charge or postpone payment thereof.

承办律师不得自行决定对委托人减收或者缓收律师服务费。

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http://www.fdi.gov.cn/index.htm 20.06.2011

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A mining enterprise shall adopt scientific mining methods and techniques for mineral separation so as to reduce the production and storage of gangues, waste rocks, mullocks and other mining solid wastes.

矿山企业应当采取科学的开采方法和选矿工艺，减少尾矿、奸石、废石等矿业固 体废物的产生量和忙存量。

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The court may also expunge or reduce a proof upon the application of a creditor if the trustee declines to interfere in the matter.

如受托人拒绝介入有关事宜，则法院亦可应任何债权人的申请，取消任何债权证明表或削减所 证明债权的款额。

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/eng/index.htm 05.07.2011

http://www.legislation.gov.hk/eng/index.htm 05.07.2011

In China, a 10% higher price would reduce consumption by 5% and raise enough excise revenue to pay for a basic health package for 33 million poor rural Chinese.

在中国，提高价格10%将会减少消费5%并且增加足够的国内税收来为三千三百万贫穷的农村人口提高基本医疗。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 15.01.2011

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 15.01.2011

The railroad departments and other departments concerned shall, according to the requirements of the plans, take effective measures to reduce environmental noise pollution.

铁路部门和 其他有关部门应当按照规划的要求，采取有效借施，减轻环境噪声污染。

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it shall create conditions to improve the establishment of a convenient inquiry platform for the commercial acceptance bill business, and to reduce the transaction cost for the commercial acceptance bill business;

要创造条件，推动建立便捷的商业承兑汇票业务查询平台，降低商 业承兑汇票业务的交易成本；

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If the party concerned meets the conditions for obtaining a legal aid, the notarial office shall reduce or remit the notarial fees.

对符合法律援助条件的当事人，公证机构应当按照规定减免公证费。

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By 2016, America’s productive potential would be smaller by an amount that would reduce real GDP by 3.6% – $500 billion real dollars, or roughly $3,000 per worker.

那么，截止到2016年，美国生产能力的下降将导致实际国内生产总值降低3.6个百分点——换算成实际价值约为5，000亿美元，这样的降幅平均下来大致相当于3，000美元每个劳动力。

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 16.02.2011

© Project Syndicate 1995 – 2011

http://www.project-syndicate.org/ 16.02.2011