It can be difficult to ascertain the facts.

可能难以查明事实真相。

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Despite the hyperbole, accusations, and denials, it appears we can ascertain these facts.

忽略这些夸张情节、以及指控和否认，看上去我们能确认以下事实。

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The detective tried to ascertain the facts about the robbery.

侦探试图查明这起抢劫案的真相。

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Much remains unclear about the circumstances of this accident, and we are checking to ascertain the facts.

WSJ: Shoe Factory Collapses in Cambodia

We took these allegations very seriously and we immediately launched a full investigation to ascertain the facts.

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In a statement, the council's education department said the school had had to ascertain the facts and take into account the seriousness of the allegations.

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