The sergeant faces a lesser charge of wilful neglect of duty.

这位军士面临着一个较轻的故意玩忽职守指控。

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The pollution of the forest has seriously affected plant life and, to a lesser extent , wildlife.

森林污染严重影响了植物的生存，其次也对野生动物造成了影响。

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A review panel concluded that there were no exceptional circumstances that would warrant a lesser penalty for him.

一个评估小组作出结论：没有什么例外情况可使他获得从轻惩罚。

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Decreases in barometric pressure two to three days before the visit also appeared to trigger headaches, but to a lesser extent.

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I suppose to a lesser literacy skill of being a good listener or viewer and have information push condensed.

假设一名优秀的聆听者,或观众需要较少的文化素养,我会将信息压缩。

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He had adopted another Roman, Octavian, and Julius Caesar's adopted son, Octavian, then formed an alliance with Mark Antony, who had been Julius Caesar's friend, and a lesser known figure named Lepidus, whom you don't really need to remember.

恺撒有个养子，屋大维，他与恺撒的朋友，马克·安东尼结成后三头同盟，还有一方大家比较陌生，是雷必达，这个名字不用记。

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Singapore, also seeking to attract Islamic capital, has the same lures but to a lesser degree.

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Those companies which are tied to electricity will also benefit, but to a lesser degree.

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His plea was for disorderly conduct, a lesser charge than what he might have faced.

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