They may be the first line of defence against trouble but they disappeared all too quickly during this crisis, wiped out by writedowns and by the implosion of business models.
本来盈利应该是金融风暴的第一道防线，但是却因为资产减记和商业模式内爆，而太快地销蚀殆尽。
Mbeki offered a stout if long-winded defence of his policies laying out all that he had done for the country.
姆贝基的辩驳强烈、冗长。他罗列了自己为国家所做的一切。
The team seems to be strong in all departments: defence, midfield and attack. What player in particular has stood out for you in recent months?
问：现在球队似乎各个位置都很强：防守，组织，进攻。谁在最近表现得更加优秀，更加突出？
All lights are blacked out during air defence exercises.
在防空演习时对一切灯火都实行管制。
All lights are blacked out during air defence exercises.
在防空演习时对一切灯火都实行管制。
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