Scientists now know,however, that the surface of the Earth is not as permanent as had been thought.

VOA: special.2010.01.12

This is not to say, again, that the state of nature for Hobbes is one of permanent fighting.

这并不是说，霍布斯的自然状态,是一种永恒斗争。

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So that really outweighs the fact of not having a permanent place to stay, yeah.

这些比没有固定的地方呆着要更重要。

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They did not build permanent structures to live in because they followed the movement of the animals.

VOA: special.2010.07.05

People with minor cases of frostbite that affect only the skin may not suffer any permanent damage.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

He said the Union of states was permanent -- that the men who built the Union did not do so only for themselves, but for all future Americans.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

Nominations for non-permanent seats are not required, countries simply announce their intention to run.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

He told them it is critical to continue the effort to transfer skills and tools to Afghans so foreigners do not need to have a permanent presence there.

VOA: standard.2009.09.04