Withamphibian populations around the world declining quickly and a third at risk ofextinction, the unprecedented search could help scientists better understandthe crisis.

全球两栖动物数量正迅速减少，其中有三分之一面临灭绝风险。 此次规模空前的研究将帮助科学家进一步了解两栖动物遭受的生存危机。

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Having been asked to his birthday party, I cannot help declining your invitation.

我已经答应参加他的生日聚会，不得不婉谢你的邀请。

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Turkey has said it will accept offers of aid from foreign countries to cope with the aftermath of the earthquake, after initially declining offers of help.

土耳其已表示，将接受国际救援，以应对震后事宜，而起初土耳其曾拒绝外来援助。

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In the short term, keeping the minimum wage from declining in real terms would help.

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In fact, if done correctly, declining an offer today can help set up a future successful job search.

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But some bankers even allege that bureaucrats and regulators seem willing to help banks fudge the declining quality of their assets.

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