They achieve clarity when they are faced with two not-great options.

面对两个都不怎么样的选择，他们的想法会清晰起来。

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To reduce their indirect water footprint consumers are faced with two basic options.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Faced with limited options, Col Gaddafi turned abroad for media airtime, using two new pro-Gaddafi stations.

BBC: Libya media: Gaddafi mouthpieces fall silent