The present was to be sacrificed for the future.

现在将为未来而牺牲。

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But, it is clear that only Oliveira will be sacrificed for the new signing.

但是确定的是，只有奥利维拉会为新签入的球员腾出位置。

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The Pope declared that celibacy was not to be sacrificed for "passing cultural fashions".

教皇声称，“短暂的文化风尚”不应以牺牲独身主义为代价。

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It's saying everybody has to be counted as an equal even though at the end of the day, one can be sacrificed for the general welfare.

基本观点是，众生皆平等,虽然不得已之时，为了大众的福祉，个体还是可以被牺牲的。

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