That means there's little money around for investment that would make cities liveable and more productive.

这意味着没有多少钱可以用于投资那些让城市变得更宜居、更具有生产力的项目。

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Vitacorp, a manufacturer, wishes to make its information booth at an industry convention more productive in terms of boosting sales.

制造商 Vitacorp 希望其在行业会议的信息展台上更有成效地促进销售。

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More productive farmers have been able to provide cheaper food.

生产力更高的农民们已能提供更便宜的食品。

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"I'm refreshed and more productive after class. My e-mails are less cranky."

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Perhaps I'm more productive, I do better at my job.

也许我能更多产，把工作做得更好。

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So if I sleep more, I think I'll be more happy and more productive.

所以，如果我补充睡眠的话，我想我会心情舒畅，干活也更有效率。

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Negotiations become more productive when each party acknowledges that the other may have legitimate concerns.

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Most of us are more productive in a quiet place where we are not going to be interrupted.

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People who work flexibly can have more job satisfaction, be healthier and more productive.

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