The House measure is similar to legislation Congress approved regarding Darfur in Sudan, but would not direct the federal government to publish a list of companies with investments of more than $20 million in the Iranian energy sector -- a provision that drew opposition from some lawmakers.

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However, it's more polite than a direct request.

但是，比起直接的询问，这是一种更为礼貌的请求。

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It's very similar to "May I", but perhaps a little more direct.

这与“May I”很类似，但可能比“May I”来得更直接一点。

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