The Senate's Rogers called Moussa's defection "huge news."

罗格把穆萨的反水称作“天大的新闻”

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His defection from the church also decreased his popularity.

他脱离教会更使他声誉下降。

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Do they gamble on cooperation (high payoff) or defection (low, but sure payoff)?

他们是在赌合作(高回报)还是背叛(低，但是肯定有回报)吗？

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"I think the threat to the country presented by this defection really relates to the issue of whether or not in the United States of America, our people want the majority to have whatever it wants without restraint, without a check or a balance,"

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The big impetus for the defection to the e-cig is of course the price.

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Gephardt won't decide until January, but the defection suggested that he may not run.

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Arlen Specter's defection to the Democratic Party this week is no reason for Republicans to cheer.

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