We must not lose sight of our original aim.

我们决不能忘记我们最初的目标。

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While the original aim was to raise the hull if at all feasible, the operation was not given the go-ahead until January 1982, when all the necessary information was available.

虽然最初的目标是在可行的情况下提高船体，但是直到1982年1月所有必要信息都具备时，这项行动才得到批准。

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We must not lose sight of your original aim.

我们决不能忘记我们最初的目标。

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Their original aim was to wipe out Palestinian guerrilla bases near Israel's northern border but their forces pushed all the way to Beirut.

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Its original aim was to, in effect, create flash mobs at participating businesses which would offer a coupon for a short time, usually 24 hours.

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However, allowing rents to rise to closer to their market levels might then cut across the original aim to provide more affordable housing for poorer people.

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