None of this means that what is popular is stagnant, but even dramatic shifts in opinion and political leanings follow a typical pendular pattern, reactively swinging back and forth.

这一切都不意味着流行的就是停滞不前的，然而意见和政策倾斜显著地介入将引发着一个典型的摆动模式，即来回的摆动。

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As it has shown repeatedly, the Kremlin is perfectly prepared to use energy prices, and the threat to cut off supplies, as a means of putting political pressure on other countries.

正如它已一再表明的，克里姆林宫已经做好充分准备，利用能源价格以及威胁切断能源供应来作为对其他国家施加压力的一种方式。

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The People's Party group, as the largest political group in the European Parliament, is duty-bound in every means.

人民党党团作为欧洲议会第一大党团更是责无旁贷。

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The shift means Middle Eastern players are relying less on the Islamic Republic for political backing.

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through the exercise of political responsibility, which means responsibility for and oversight of one's fellow citizens and the common good.

仅有透过政治责任的运作才能获得，那责任意谓着,看顾某人的同邦公民,及公共利益。

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And, it follows from him that political liberty means the freedom to act where the law is silent, as he says.

而他的政治自由意味着,我们可以在法律所认可的范畴内,享有充分的行动自由。

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