But the president has run into stiff opposition from conservative Republicans, and even moderate Democrats now believe it is likely that the president will have to settle for a compromise bill that is sure to disappoint his liberal supporters.

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Clearly, important information is to be conveyed to students from people who settle in the fields for a long period of time.

显然，对某个领域,进行长时间研究的学者,会将重要的信息,传达给学生。

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In a letter in late 1861 from the front, "Will indeed settle the question, for some years at least, as to whether union or secession, the Constitution or rebellion, shall triumph.

在一封1861年年底来自前线的信中,"会解决问题,但至少需要数年,不管是联合还是独立,宪法抑或是起义,终将有一方胜利

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