Alternatives such as runaway inflation or Draconian cuts in living standards have major, what shall we say, disadvantages.

其他选择诸如脱缰野马般的通胀，或是严苛撙节的生活标准，都会带来我们所说的巨大的伤害。

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That's why many suspect that the real pain in Mr Osborne's first budget may come from additional tax rises rather than draconian spending cuts.

这正是很多人怀疑奥斯本先生的第一年预算的真正痛苦可能来自额外增加税收而不是来自苛刻减少开支的原因。

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The leaders of the euro's core countries have demanded draconian budget cuts as the price of rescue loans to troubled economies.

欧元核心国家的领导们把他们大幅度的财政削减当做是借出救命贷款给受困经济体的代价。

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Such draconian cuts in Medicare payments would create havoc and chaos in health care for seniors.

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The Scottish Fisherman's Federation said "draconian cuts" to allowances would have a serious impact on the Scottish fleet.

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Even if Mr Romney wanted to, Congress is unlikely to impose such draconian cuts on states and lower-income families.

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