They accepted what he had said in default of any evidence to disprove it.

由于缺乏相反的证据，他们相信了他的话。

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A grandnephew is almost the same as a grandson; in default of a lawyer one takes a lancer.

侄孙和外孙，区别不大，丢了个律师，来个长矛兵。

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The other lodgers had moved away or had died, or had been turned out in default of payment.

其他的房客都早已搬了，死了，或是因欠付租金而被撵走了。

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The lessees are seeking a judgment that they are not in default of the lease.

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If he is suspended by the NFL, Vick would be considered in default of his contract, and the Falcons could try to reclaim the signing bonus.

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There are less than 10 percent of the companies who are in default of their covenants, so we think the supply base is also looking much more stable.

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