One theme is the historical burden of secrecy, which is freedom from accountability and the freedom to lie.

其中一点就是“保密”留下来的历史包袱，这包袱就是诚信的缺失和谎言的流行。

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But thousands of buildings of lesser historical significance could be put on the block as their upkeep has become an increasing burden.

不过，数以千计历史价值稍逊的建筑都可能被予以售卖，因为其维修费用已经成为日渐沉重的负担。

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"It is a historical business model," notes Kevin Burden of ABI Research.

“这是一种历史性的商业模式”，ABI Research的Kevin Burden指出。

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Deutsche Telekom's real problem is its historical burden.

ECONOMIST: Deutsche Telekom

Such a remarkable historical legacy is also a burden for South Africa.

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Most would say those are positive trends, although the pace of debt repayment by households is pretty sluggish and our personal debts (at close to 100% of GDP) remain substantial (and a worrying burden) by historical standards.

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