In any case, cash gifts can weaken the resolve of even the noblest person.

在任何情况下，即使是最高贵的人，现金礼物也会削弱他的决心。

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In our case, these include home renovations, car repair and maintenance, car/tire replacement, gifts, computers/equipment we need for our jobs, replacement electronics, any travel, and so forth.

在我们种情况下，这种可预见的情况包括翻新房子，维修和保养车子，更换车子/轮胎，礼物，用于工作的电脑/设备，更换电器，旅行和其他种种。

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And if you DON'T get it, PLUS you're trying to compensate for the fact that you don't get it with gifts and compliments, then you're REALLY screwed (or not screwed, as the case may be).

如果你没戏，再加上你试图为自己没戏做出挽回而送礼物，说赞美的言辞，这时候你真的完蛋了（看情形而定，或者也不一定会完蛋）。

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So too would allowing the value of gifts of artworks, made while the donor is still alive, to be claimed against income tax, as is the case with gifts of quoted shares or property.

ECONOMIST: Some easy ways for the government to encourage more giving

Advisers say some clients are waiting until Dec. 31 to make gifts to grandchildren in case Congress acts before then and to guard against the risk of paying a gift tax and then dying in 2010, when the money can be passed down estate tax-free.

WSJ: Family Value: Last Chance to Foil a Gift Tax

Douglas has been key to the prosecution's case that Espy illegally accepted gifts.

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