It would be understandable if it was just a matter of technology, but the lack of attention paid to the urgency and importance of such research is not excusable.

如果这仅仅是一个技术问题，尚可理解，但如果对该研究的紧迫性和重要性缺乏重视，则不可原谅。

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If this was happening during a boom, it might be understandable. But recession would normally dampen down price rises.

如果说，经济繁荣期出现这场情况，这也还说得过去，然而衰退期间本来应该会抑制价格上涨速度的。

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That had he known what was going on, it would be a bit more understandable.

如果他知道是怎么回事，至少会让人稍微可以理解一点。

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If he were to dwell on the fact that every single syllable he utters is being dissected in real time, it would be understandable if he were unable to make it through a paragraph.

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While it might not be forgivable, it would at least be understandable had Ryan made this speech in the heat of a campaign where he has proven himself willing to say or do just about anything to solidify his base.

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