But we also know that much of what Karzai says may also be the fantasies he USES to justify the growing power of the small elite around him.

但是我们也知道卡扎·伊尔的大多数说法也不过是他用来为自己身边围绕着的一小群精英与日俱增的权力辩护的幻想而已。

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"We may not be able to buy luxuries any more, but we can still splurge on small pleasures like chocolate," he laughs.

“虽然我们付不起奢侈享受的钱，但是仍然可以在巧克力这类享受上小挥霍一把。”他笑着说。

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Small Yoda may be, but full of helpful advice is he.

尤达或许矮小，但他却充满了有益的建议。

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He worries that the plant that sustained so many in this small community may be forced to close.

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But, though Mr Cavallo's own small party will be another loser at the polls, he may retain his current post for a while longer.

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But making a large down payment may not be a small-business owner's preference, especially if he or she is simultaneously trying to keep a business above water.

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