Energy may be favoring reaction in one direction, toward let's say products that have lower energy.

能量上的变化可能支持反应，向着产物具有更低能量的方向进行。

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The widespread popularity of bonds had until recent weeks pushed prices higher and yields (which move in the opposite direction) lower.

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We know where we need to head: in the direction of a lower carbon economy that delivers sustainable prosperity for a planet that will have 9 billion people by the middle of the century.

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As I say, it's much better to set a broad direction at this stage, which is for lower, simpler, flatter taxes, if necessary and then people know the direction you're travelling in, but you're not actually writing budgets, five years before they have to be delivered.

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