This raises the need for a global system of checks and balances, for mandatory rules and constraints in our dealings with nature.

这就需要建立一个全球性的检查和制衡体系，在我们与自然打交道时制定强制性的规则和约束。

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Consider the potential perks of a career in teaching：a pet gerbil in your office, and a mandatory recess every day.

试想一下做老师的潜在特殊待遇：在办公室里养一只沙鼠做宠物，每天享受强制性的休息时间。

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"President Obama has made it a clear commitment to revolutionize the way that we use energy, including mandatory cap and trade legislation, long-term submissions reductions goals and a commitment to renewable energy technologies,"

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Yeah, I think that mandatory voting is a no-brainer. It's a dumb idea. It's a terrible idea.

我认为强制投票这事不用多考虑，是一个极其愚蠢，极其糟糕的想法。

对于义务投票制 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

He faces a mandatory defence against Andreas Kotelnik, but has been seeking a mandatory defence before that and WBA-ranked number three Salita will provide a stiff test.

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The UK firm will then launch a mandatory offer for a further 26% stake in the Indian group.

BBC: Diageo buys majority stake in India's United Spirits

Nagin will order a mandatory evacuation if a hurricane of a Category 3 intensity or higher approaches the city, Sneed said.

CNN: Louisiana governor declares emergency ahead of Gustav