But that avoids the more essential point, namely that Wal-Mart views low labor costs and a high degree of workplace flexibility as a signal competitive advantage.

即便这样，也不应回避更为核心的问题，即沃尔玛视低劳动成本和频繁的调换工作场所作为显著的竞争优势。

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It's essential to keep labor costs at an acceptable level.

保持劳动力成本在一个可接受的水平也是很重要的。

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So far as I know, she was the first person to define the essential difference between work and labor.

据我所知，她是第一个澄清工作和劳作基本区别的人。

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Flexible labor markets are essential for a vibrant economy.

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In my discussions with people in leadership in both the Senate and House, they believe the labor issue and the Essential Air Service issue, those are probably the two big issues -- there are a few little ones -- probably could be worked out over the next 30 days.

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