We should treat each other as equals and refrain from unilaterally strengthening ties with one party to weaken the other.

中欧美彼此应平等相待，不应寻求单方面加强同某一方的关系来削弱另一方。

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If workers are left on the shelf too long, their skills will atrophy and their ties to the world of work will weaken.

如果工人离开岗位太久，他们的技术会退步，他们和工作环境的联系也会削弱。

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Suggestions from Mr Trimble that his Ulster Unionist Party might weaken its ties with the hardline Protestant Orange Order have been seen as an attempt to make it easier for him to reach some new compromise.

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The Chrysler deal will also further weaken Fiat's ties to its home country.

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