The findings are likely the result of the gender stereotypes people hold, the researchers said: that guys are tough and gals are tender.

研究人员称，这样的结果大概源于人们对性别特征的固有观念，即：男性是强硬的，而女性是柔弱的。

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It was cold, hold you tight, don't let any woman come into your world, there is only me tender.

天冷了，紧紧的抱住你，不让任何女人闯进你的世界，只许有我的温柔。

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On January 14, 2011, hold the tender invitation meeting, distribute the tender invitation document and relevant materials, organize the initial site survey.

2011年1月14日召开发标会，发放招标文件和相关资料，并组织初步现场踏勘。

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Those which performed poorly would have to take swift action to improve, or be instructed by the government to hold a competitive tender--or even to disband their in-house provision altogether.

ECONOMIST: Local councils