The basic choice made by a translator between requirements of the two different languages and cultures was regarded as constituting an initial norm.

依照这一选择，译者可以使自己遵循原语的相关准则，或服从译语的相关准则。

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Although activity-based work environments are not yet the norm, the acceptance level among Macquarie employees has soared beyond initial anticipation.

尽管目前“移动式办公”还未成为标准的办公模式，但是麦格理员工的接受度之高远远超出预期。

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But as far as the initial part of your question, it is certainly an unfortunate reality that has become the norm here in Washington that even when names are bandied about in the press as possible nominees, that a process begins where critics jump all over them.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney,