Young people are lured to the city by the prospect of a job and money.

年轻人希望打工赚钱，从而被诱惑到城市。

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The prospect of living in a city holds little appeal for me.

将要住在城市里对我没有什么吸引力。

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The city was electric with the prospect of victory.

对胜利的憧憬点燃了这座城市。

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