The ship reached Tokyo in June 1912, and Shirase was greeted like a hero despite the face that he never reached the pole.

1912年6月，这艘船抵达东京。尽管白濑号从来没有到达过南极，但它像英雄般受到了当地人们热情的接待。

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I conclude in the last chapter that despite the many shortcomings of human beings, it is no accident that we persevere and advance in the face of adversity.

最后一章我的总结是，尽管人类有许多缺点，但坚忍和度过这许多的危机却并非偶然。

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Despite the tough odds that coral reefs face-pollution, overfishing, and climate change among them-they may not be faring as badly as many biologists had feared.

尽管珊瑚礁面临着种种厄运，如海水污染、过度捕捞以及气候变化，但情况或许并没有许多生物学家所担心的那么严重。

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But despite the challenges that face them, some Iraqi women continue to stand up for women's rights.

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And that is why, despite the risks they face, despite the hardships they endure, these women carry on -- because they know that they are fighting not just for their own rights and freedoms, but for the rights and freedoms of so many others.

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Studies have shown that even in the face of tragedy, and despite the fact that a memory may be indelible, emotional balance for many victims can return to normal states within two years.

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