In the modern world we are so used to our comforts that we are fearful of, and demand protection from, anything that might hurt us or even just inconvenience us.

在现代社会里，我们习惯了我们觉得舒服的东西以致任何东西都可能对我们造成伤害或者甚至只是对我们造成不便，于是我们充满恐惧，需要保护。

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As the demand to buy protection on Icelandic Banks increased, the price of the insurance increased in CDS markets and spreads on the Banks rose.

随着购买防范冰岛银行违约的保障需求增加，CDS市场的保险价格就会上涨，于是冰岛银行的利差就上涨。

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For example, China's demand for infrastructure, machinery and equipment, and environmental protection is huge.

举例来说，中国在基础设施、机械设备以及环保方面存在巨大的需求。

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If a global recession does come to pass and markets start to shrink, more businessmen and workers may demand protection from their governments.

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But if many workers across many different industries were to demand protection at once, the selfish appeal of such a shield would fade.

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Others demand protection from global economic forces and immigration.

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