The problem is this: even partial recognition of such a debt would create a precedent that could bring untold claims in its wake.

不过问题在于：对德国来说，即便是部分承认这样一笔债务的有效性，那么与之类似的大量未声明主张也会在一夜之间，如雨后春笋般冒出来。

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That, in turn, could create a clear legal precedent for blocking unlicensed downloads.

这样会转而为制裁非授权下载开了明确的法律先例。

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The overall aim here is to create a new precedent in terms of quality retail and office space for the city of Tehran.

我们这样设计的目的在于为德黑兰营造一个全新的零售和办公空间。

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Allowing Greece to default and remain in the euro would create a precedent that would increase moral hazard.

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"We do not wish to create a precedent, " an official was quoted as saying by AFP news agency.

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But a Vietnamese official is quoted as saying this would "create a precedent".

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