The long-standing practice of goal-setting can actually be a major obstacle to sustained, vigorous motivation – and being great.

目标设定的长期训练——其实会成为持续，有力动机的障碍——并且一直变大。

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The finding raises questions about the long-standing practice among doctors to consider how old their patients look as part of routine physical exams.

医生通常把病人的外表年龄作为日常身体检查的一部分，而该研究结果对此提出了质疑。

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There's long-standing practice of creditor's rights investment in China, but whether its investment style is legitimate or not has been controverted.

我国债权出资的实践由来已久，但债权出资是否属于合法的出资方式却富有争议。

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The prime minister, critics say, is not only damaged by guilt-by-association with Mr McBride, but must also answer for a long-standing practice of employing advisers known to use underhand tactics.

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"The United States communicated to the Iranians that we will continue to conduct surveillance flights over international waters consistent with long-standing practice and our commitment to the security of the region, " Mr. Little said.

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This strong reaction by Western credit markets contrasts sharply with the long-standing practice of Free World suppliers who, as demanded by Moscow, formerly agreed to conduct virtually all trade on an "open account" basis.

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