But even Lo does not expect the improvement will bring the goal of 140 deaths per 100,000 births within reach.

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

Then, I find myself wanting to say, "That's not really any better. That's no improvement at all."

那我只想说,这种言论毫无意义,说了等于白说

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There is some improvement that that will represent, but not nearly as much as if the trans fat is switched out with a healthier fat.

这确实是进步了一些,但进步的程度不如,把反式脂肪换成某种更为健康的脂肪

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In an appearance Friday, in Allentown,Pennsylvania , President Obama called the November jobs figure "modestly encouraging" but said he will not be satisfied until there is sustained significant improvement.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05