But nowadays in spite of all that, and expensive membership fees, health clubs are hugely popular, so how come?

但如今，尽管如此，尽管还有昂贵的会员费，健身俱乐部还是非常受欢迎，那为什么呢？

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Even though there's a membership fee, discount clubs can be extremely cost-effective if you purchase the majority of your groceries in bulk.

即使需要缴纳会员费，如果你整体大批量购买杂货的话，折扣俱乐部还是相当划算的。

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"We are lucky compared to our parents," says Maria Zhang, who works as a membership manager in one of the capital's most exclusive clubs.

“比起我们的父母，我们要幸运多了，”张maria说，她在首都最顶级的一家俱乐部里当经理。

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In New York, petitioner did not own any real property, have a safe deposit box, have a membership in any clubs, organizations or gyms, belong to any church, have a regular accountant, lawyer, dentist or doctor or own an automobile.

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They fear that, in joining western clubs, Russia is hoping not only to get the benefits of membership but also to influence the clubs in ways the West may not like.

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Mr. Gould, a lawyer in San Francisco and New York, is a top-level frequent flier who pays for membership in United's airport clubs.

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