But the shift in its relative position vis a vis the rising nations of Asia, particularly China, will tighten the constraints on the exercise of its power.

然而，与日益兴起的亚洲国家(尤其是中国)相比，美国相对地位的改变将使其在行使权力时更受克制。

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With an iron will — and at significant cost to the principles that free nations prize — Putin has brought Russia back as a world power.

普京用钢铁般的意志使俄罗斯重新成为世界强国，但是付出重大的代价——牺牲自由国家所珍视的原则。

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As I show in the book, there's a similarity to power and great nations.

正如我在书中所说，权力和伟大的民族是相似的。

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Wilson said: "The united power of free nations must put a stop to aggression.

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The opportunity to pursue advanced education, career growth, entrepreneurial passions and material comfort based on ambition and hard work rather than race, class, or background have not only made the United States a preeminent world power, but a model for nations everywhere and a beacon of hope for generations of people like me.

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Ruddock guided Wales to the 2005 Grand Slam but his reign came to a sudden end midway through the 2006 Six Nations, with player power cited as a factor.

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As long as there are nations with vast conventional forces to deploy, there will always be a need for a world power to be able to counter those nations with conventional forces.

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