You just kind of swept them under the rug, but now, you are out there in full force with your knives sharpened.

你本只是把他们藏在地毯下面，但现在，你拿着锋利的刀，全副武装。

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But they acknowledge that the recession has sharpened interest in generating revenue.

但他们承认经济危机加剧了创收的重要性。

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All of the weapons were scary, but there was something especially unnerving about the sharpened ruler and the deadly ladles.

这些凶器很吓人，锋利的尺子和致命的钢勺尤其令人不安。

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You just kind of swept them under the rug, but now, you are out there in full force with your knives sharpened.

只是把它们隐藏起来了，但是现在，竭尽全力站在那儿,拿着削尖了刀。

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"It's challenging to keep the taste buds engaged, but it keeps them sharpened, " he said.

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But relative prosperity has paradoxically sharpened discontent, especially among people who depend on the state-controlled formal sector for their livelihoods.

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But his recent behaviour has sharpened doubts that have long been lurking.

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