In fact, they have been funding me for years in return for favors.

实际上，他们这些年一直在给我提供资金支持，我当然也回报了他们不少的好处。

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Always approach the relationship with what you can do for them before asking for favors.

在这段关系中，你一定要在要求回报之前考虑你能为他们做些什么。

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But sometimes, if someone keeps asking you for favors, you might tell them don't push your luck!

对了，Larry，我还真想要你帮个忙，我能再借你的电脑用吗？这不算是push my luck吧？

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Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor and whereas both houses of Congress have by their joint committee requested me "to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness."

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Three big favors for three other people.

帮三个人三个大忙。

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