It sometimes seems as if God played a cruel trick on humanity by putting so much of a precious resource in such rough places.

这像是上帝和人类开了一个残酷的玩笑，将如此宝贵的石油资源放置到这样一个贫瘠的地区。

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Roaming around whirly world rough breath in dark cruel blades and tears in sorrowful days.

在幽寂的世界中闲逛，在黑暗中粗鲁的呼吸，残忍的刀和眼泪在伤心的日子中消逝。

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To treat in a rough or cruel way;

虐待：以粗暴或野蛮的方式对待；

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Russian crony capitalists play in a cruel rough-and-tumble environment, and their winnings can be taken away at any time.

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