That kind of thinking is a mistake, because when the dust settles, people are going to be pretty much what they are.

这种想法是错误的，因为当尘埃落定时，人们还会是他们以前的样子。

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Dust settles over the bars like a slow, fine snow.

金条上的灰尘就像温柔美丽的雪花。

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As the dust settles, what have the French learned about themselves?

尘埃落定，法国人反思到了什么？

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"We came up a little short this afternoon, but I think when the dust settles, the entire - everyone on our team can leave Vancouver with their heads up high."

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In all likelihood, there will be no economic recovery whatsoever when the dust settles.

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Their main ambition for the time being is to be still standing when the dust settles.

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When the dust settles on the federal bailout, these accounts will probably be insured.

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