To lose that fat in a week, you have to burn off at least that amount in calories or eat that much less.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

It's different from Fed policy in that they set up a certain amount of money and auction that off to the highest bidder.

这与美联储政策不同,因为他们设定了一定数量的连出价最高的投标者,都无法触及的货币拍卖。

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If dark matter particles exist, scientists say, they should be able to observe a small amount of light given off when they hit the nucleus of a xenon atom.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

The heat burns off a small amount of heart muscle.

VOA: special.2010.03.02

We've seen a drop off of the amount of money that we have to spend when we are on tour."

VOA: standard.2010.02.21