But if that stranger instead takes a swing with his fist-successfully or not-most people are unlikely to be so forgiving.

但是如果这个陌生人挥了挥拳头——无论挥得成功与否——大多数人都不会原谅这种举动。

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There is a small chance that Siemens will get its way after all-its decision will not be final until Areva buys back its shares-but that is unlikely, says an insider.

但是西门子公司能够如愿以偿的几率不大——直到阿海珐购回其股份，这一决定才会最终定夺——但一名内部人士说这是不可能的。

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I have spoken to parents of girls who have said that the first response from the doctor has been, 'She is a girl, it is highly unlikely to be autism'. Not just GPs but paediatricians too.

“我和这些女孩们的家长谈过，他们说从医生的第一反馈就是，“她是女孩，不大可能是孤独症”不仅仅是全科而且是儿科学医生的观点。”

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Yes, in theory, the commission could then re-submit the original proposals unamended, but in practice they would be unlikely to do so, not least because, if a third of national parliaments are against a proposal, so will be their governments, and the commission would be close to losing the qualified majority needed to pass laws.

ECONOMIST: By invitation

Rick is unlikely to take my advice, but he would be best served by not making presumptions about the personal and professional background of those he disagrees with.

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The effort will not always succeed, but it is unlikely to be wholly ignored.

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