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天籁音乐:Mona-Pavement

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This is the VOA Special English Health Report. A new study has found that a fat cell gene may reduce the risk of colon cancer in some people. The study provides what scientists say is the first evidence of a genetic link between a fat cell gene and

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玩转商务英语900句 第302期:价格大战(2)

The offer is made on a moderate level. 这个报价很适中的。 The offer is made on a moderate level. 这个报价很适中的。 Can you cut down the price? 你方能够降价吗？ Your competitors are offering considering lower prices. 你们的

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富人“眼中无人”是有科学依据的？！

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Dow breaks through 12,000 amid optimism

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英语美文：家＝爸爸妈妈

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投资者需调低回报预期

Markets favour clarity and while clarity seems easy with hindsight, its rarely as stress-free when looking ahead. 市场喜欢清晰；虽然事后来看有些事情显而易见，但在展望未来时却很少会那么毫无压力地看得清楚。