The prime minister is heading for certain defeat if he forces a vote.

如果首相强令大家投票表决，那他一定会遭遇失败。

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For laying indoor, in tunnel, cable French, well or direct in ground, able to bear external mechanical forces and certain pulling force.

室内、隧道、电缆沟内或直脉地下，能够承受一定的机械外力和一定的拉力。

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The exact complex stress functions are obtained for a infinite plate with a centrical crack or semi-infinite crack under concentrated forces at a certain point.

对具有中心裂纹或半无限长裂纹的无限大板在集中力作用下得到了精确的复变应力函数。

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"This advance by the Malian army toward the cities held by their enemies constitutes a certain military success for the Bamako government and for French forces, who have intervened in support of these operations, " French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said.

CNN: United States, Italy lend support for French in Mali

But to be honest with you, the things in Samarra made many people think about certain issues which is a critical issues, for Iraqis and regarding the coalition forces.

NPR: Iraqis Worried About Increasing Violence

Ambassador DAVID SATTERFIELD (State Department Coordinator for Iraq): Now forces - if the president elects to have them present here - will need to have certain authorities granted them by the Iraqis in order to operate in a combat fashion.

NPR: Negotiating America's Future in Iraq