The gene, which comes in ‘G’ and ‘A’ versions, is known to influence brain chemistry and the researchers believed it may do so in a way that affects how generous – or not – we are towards others.

众所周知，这个由G碱基和A碱基组成的基因能够影响脑化学，并且研究人员认为它可能以影响人们慷慨行为的方式影响了吝啬行为。

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The gene, which comes in 'g' and 'a' versions, is known to influence brain chemistry and the researchers believed it may do so in a way that affects how generous - or not - we are towards others.

众所周知，这个由G碱基和A碱基组成的基因能够影响脑化学，并且研究人员认为它可能以影响人们慷慨行为的方式影响了吝啬行为。

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And that's the secret about cheap people: they aren't necessarily cheap on all fronts. Some spring for education or vacations, or they're generous with others if not with themselves.

这就是小气的人的奥密：他们不见得在方方面面都小气，有些人为他人支付教育或度假费用，或者说他们对自己不大方却对其他人大方。

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He could not have been more generous or kind to a young broadcaster.

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The proposed terms, that did not require Ms. Pao to waive any legal rights or claims, are generous, fair and intended to support Ms. Pao in a successful career transition.

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