Rather than ensconce the discouraging news in falsely hopeful language, the doctor imparted the diagnosis in a clear, straightforward manner.

与其隐藏令人沮丧的消息换之充满希望的语言，医生给了患者一个清楚直接的行为。

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From the oilspill in the Gulf of Mexico to the U.S. failure to pass a climate bill to the toxic sludge in Hungary,most of the environmental news of 2010 was discouraging, if not horrifying.

从墨西哥湾的漏油事件到美国气象法案的流产，再到匈牙利的毒泥泄漏事件，2010年多数关于环境的新闻可能算不上恐怖，可也是令人沮丧的。

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We thank you for Easter and the reminder that no matter how discouraging our week was this last week, there is good news in the future for us.

我们在复活节里称颂并且提醒我们无论本周多么沮丧都已过去，未来将会有好的消息等着我们。

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And there is no question that is discouraging news that that number ticked up, as you mentioned.

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This is discouraging news for the housing market in general, lenders, potential buyers, as well as existing homeowners.

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In that light, perhaps the most discouraging news for survivors in the trial so far was the refusal of the judge to allow the victims to testify anonymously.

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