然而，普遍优惠制范围变窄是乱世的标志，欧洲对它实力下降越来越烦躁。

Yet the narrowing of GSP is a sign of troubled times, with Europe growing more fretful about its decline.

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之所以着重突出这篇文章正是由于我们的海军力量处于停滞不前的状态，或者有人会反驳说，就我们所投入的战舰而言，那只是相对实力下降而已。

You know, overhanging the whole piece is the fact that our navy is plateauing, or some would even argue that it is declining in relative strength, in terms of the number of warships we put to sea.

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尽管销售额在下降，但是多亏了在足球、足球鞋、服饰上的实力，阿迪达斯很可能在2010年的南非世界杯上打个翻身仗。

Sales are declining, but thanks to strength in soccer balls, shoes, and apparel, Adidas will likely rebound in 2010 as the World Cup in South Africa approaches.

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