What's less clear is whether divorce and separation rates rise in a recession—financial pressures mean couples argue more but make splitting up less affordable.

不太清楚的是，在经济衰退的压力下，离婚率和分居率是否会上升——经济压力意味着夫妻之间的争吵会更多，但让离婚变得更难以承受。

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If so, maybe the financial pressures are causing strain on their relationship.

假如是这样的话，可能财政上的压力已经使他们人际交往方面出现问题。

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The crash in world commodity prices has created acute financial pressures for which the Kremlin had not prepared.

由于全球商品价格崩溃，给毫无准备的克里姆林宫带来了严重的财政压力。

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"This is a tragic thing," "We came into this crisis without the authority and the tools necessary to contain the damage to the American economy posedby the very severe pressures working through the financial system."

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Labour-run Knowsley Council said it was considering closure due to falling pupil numbers and financial pressures.

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"These measures are unfortunately unavoidable, given the financial pressures on the county council, " she added.

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Shropshire Council said the financial pressures it faced made it difficult to cut charges.

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