首要的任务是把破坏控制在一定范围之内。

The first task is to limit the damage.

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历史上，劳动力流动有利于将失业率控制在一定范围之内。

Historically, Labour mobility has helped to keep a lid on unemployment.

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实质上，我们不愿采取哪怕是最实惠最基本的措施，把下一场全球危机的潜在损失控制在一定范围之内。

In effect, we are unwilling to take even minimal and affordable steps to limit the potential costs of the next global emergency.

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