It was, unfortunately, unclear how this modest proposal would be paid for and, as work began and costs spiralled, the “vision” seemed more science fiction than science.

可惜，这个不大不小的计划资金从何而来，不为人知。 而且随着工作的展开和成本的激增，这一“愿景”更像是科幻，而非科学。

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Last, a modest proposal. According to the characteristics and situation of students like us, I suggest that the courses be more centralized, with focus on reading, listening and speaking.

第五，一点建议：根据我们这些学员的特点和实际，建议学习的课程更集中一些，重点是看、听、说。

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Jonathan Swift's a Modest Proposal being generally regarded as the best model of satire, not only of the period but also in the whole English literary history.

乔纳森·斯威夫特的《一个小小的建议》被公认为英国文学史上讽刺作品的经典。

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Many North Korea experts see Friday's far more modest wage proposal in the context of a recent thaw Pyongyang's attitude toward the South possibly aimed at boosting economic assistance as the North feels the pinch of international sanctions.

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Modest proposal for the hotel industry: Charge only a nickel a minute and raise your room rate.

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Herewith, then, a modest proposal for the privileged masses en route to a sodden campaign at their Bacchanalian playgrounds.

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This modest proposal will preserve that small-store character by allowing stores a maximum of 40 feet on the street.

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