If we could power such an elevator with solar energy, we could simply rise up into space for a fraction of the cost of a trip by rocket or shuttle.

如果我们能利用太阳能为这样的电梯提供动力，我们只需花费乘坐火箭或航天飞机旅行费用的一小部分就能进入太空。

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While these buildings could be renovated at a fraction of the cost of rebuilding the Cathedral, planners are more likely to knock them down and rebuild.

虽然这些建筑的翻新成本仅为大教堂重建成本的一小部分，但规划者更有可能将其拆除并进行重建。

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Either solution would provide a stateful experience at a fraction of the cost.

任何一种解决方案花费部分成本即可提供有状态体验。

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But Mr.Obama's critics point out that the $100 million in cost cutting is miniscule - just a tiny fraction of one percent of the federal budget deficit.

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By living at home,they will spend That's half the typical cost at a four-year state school, and a fraction of a private university's Adding room and food charges and fees at renowned universities can boost the bill as high as $50,000 a year!

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Twice as many films as Hollywood -- and for a fraction of the cost.

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At a fraction of the cost of a comparably equipped machine from Apple, Miami, Fla.

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We got creative, my wife sews Christmas gifts for them for a fraction of the cost.

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