I have to plan my academic work very rigidly and set myself clear objectives.

我必须给我的学术工作制订非常严格的计划，并给自己规定明确的目标。

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Tip 1: Define clear objectives.

技巧1：定义明确的目标。

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The strategy proposes clear objectives and priorities, and estimates of funding needs in this area.

该战略提出了明确的目标和重点，以及对该领域供资需求的估算。

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"As for when this comprehensive debate about clear objectives in Afghanistan will take place, the lawmakers who made the appeal to the president point to the 2010 defense appropriations bill Congress will consider, and a new $75 billion war supplemental measure the White House will send to Congress.

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Through most of its 42-year lifespan, it has been defined by clear objectives, all now accomplished.

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