He seemed so sure of his decision, how could he flip-flop so dramatically now?

他似乎对自己的决定非常肯定，现在怎么会戏剧性地改变立场呢？

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He believes his public repudiation of the conference decision will enhance his standing as a leader.

他认为他对大会决议的公开批判将提高他作为一名领导的声望。

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The decision is seen as an assertion of his authority within the company.

这一决定被看作是公司内他的权威的显示。

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Later,he met again with his advisers about a decision on the future of the Afghan war.

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But what Alexander and his successors did was they made sort of a conscious, propagandistic decision to use religious syncretism to bind together their kingdoms.

但是亚历山大和他的继业者所做的,是决定通过有意的政治宣传，用宗教融合,来维系他们的王国。

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I wanted him to consider the folly of his decision.

我想让他再考虑下他荒唐的决定。

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The 29-year-old Durham fast bowler claimed two for 43 from his 10 overs only 24 hours after agreeing to reverse his decision of two years ago to retire from one-day international cricket following an approach by Pietersen.

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That Mr Putin, who enjoys approval ratings of nearly 50%, wants to stay in power is not surprising. (If he runs for two terms he could stay in office until 2024.) But it is the fatalistic acceptance of his decision by most of the country that makes it possible.

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The manager said his decision to strip Terry of the captaincy was influenced by his decision to do "what is best for all of the England squad".

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