The Philippines, being a former colony of the United States, allowed them to tap into the funds given from the U.S. intended to help build up their infrastructure and economy.

由于曾经是美国的殖民地，美国人得以介入菲律宾的援助基础建设的的资金。

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They are trying to build up funds to relieve the poverty-stricken families.

他们设法筹集资金来救济非常贫困的家庭。

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This is less worrying than it might seem. Much of the build up in money represents savings rather than funds for spending.

M3其实没有像它看起来那样令人担忧，大量增加的货币主要来自储蓄而非支出性的现金。

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After several years--the time needed to build up the assets to realize the economies of scale--workers would have the opportunity to allocate their funds among any qualified investment accounts that met reasonable and specific standards.

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Likewise, expendable-resource-rich countries, such as the oil-producing nations, might want to build up reserves (and establish sovereign wealth funds) to share their blessings with future generations who may no longer be able to depend on that resource.

FORBES: Foreign 'Currency Manipulation' Does Not Warrant Washington's Attention