They can retire after 20 years on half-pay, and most do; about 3, 000 leave each year.

这些人可以在20年后退休并领取相当于一半工资的退休金。 他们中的大部人选择了退休。

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We'll pay you half up front and the other half when you've finished the job.

我们先付一半给你，工作完成后再付另一半。

《牛津词典》

Pay half now and the rest later.

现在付一半， 剩下的以后再付。

《新英汉大辞典》

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