But the argument that Japan needs to intervene in the currency markets because the yen is too strong doesn't hold water.

但是辩称日本需要在货币市场进行干预是因为日元太强并不成立。

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The excuse simply doesn't hold water. I know you have no brother.

这个借口根本站不住脚，我知道你没有弟弟。

youdao

His explanation of where he got the money just doesn't hold water.

他对这笔钱的来源的解释是站不住脚的。

youdao

To link these two issues together actually to politicize the Olympic games, does simply doesn't hold water and is ridiculous.

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