The reason for such “generosity” is BP's agreement to form a strategic alliance and swap assets with Gazprom. That could help it enter countries where it is mistrusted.

这个看似慷慨的选择原因是BP同意和Gazprom结成一个战略性联盟并且交换资产，这样就能帮助Gazprom进入不信任它的国家。

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Small communities from British Columbia to the British Isles are experimenting with alternative currencies that allow residents to swap work hours, food, or other assets of value.

从英属哥伦比亚到不列颠诸岛，都可以看到一些小社区允许居民通过交换劳动时间、食品或其它有价资产来代替货币支付。

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The total size of assets under management in swap-based ETFs in Europe was only $124bn, ” says Mr Hamid.

在欧洲管理的以掉期为基础的ETFs的总资产规模仅1240亿元。

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