That may not seem long. But given the deterioration of America's economy in recent weeks, the delay is dangerous.
虽然推迟的时间不会太久，但是鉴于近几周以来美国日益恶化的经济形势，延迟是一个危险的信号。
But this would simply maintain a status quo in which we muddle through, and permit a slow deterioration of conditions there.
不过，倘若如此，我们所能做到的就只有维持阿富汗当前混沌的现状，并默许那里的情况缓慢地恶化下去。
They can't repair damage that has already been done - but can save sight by stopping any further deterioration.
尽管眼药水不能弥补疾病对眼睛已经造成的损伤，但是却可以防止视力进一步恶化，从而保护视力。
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