The print media are in an awful state-and not just because advertising revenue always dives in recessions.

印刷媒体正处于一种窘迫的境地——不光是因为广告收入常会随经济衰退而一落千丈。

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The king could dominate whole country but not control his emotion. He was always annoyed without rhyme or reason. He had not any sweet sleep or appetite so that his life fell in an awful state.

他可以主宰自己的臣民，却难以控制自己的情绪，常常为一些莫名其妙的事烦恼、忧郁，搞得自己焦头滥额、寝食难安。

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"She's in an awful state of shock, it was an extremely traumatic experience for everyone involved, " he said.

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