“Financial help in the form of remittances from family members is always the first to arrive in times of distress,” says Ratha.

Ratha说：“在遭遇困境之时，家庭成员提供的汇款类资金援助总是首先发挥作用。”

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Though reading specifications is always enlightening, there are times when it's more instructive to play first and ask questions later.

通常阅读规范总是会有启发，但是也有时候先把玩一番，再问一些问题，会更有益处。

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Our first meeting in 1984 marked the beginning of a relationship that was at times difficult, not always smooth, but was treated seriously and responsibly by both sides.

我们在1984年第一次会面，随后便开启了一段时而棘手、并非一帆风顺但双方都认真负责予以对待的关系。

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