However, there is cause for concern if a more timid and diminished role is leading to lost efficiency for the WTO.

但令人担忧的是，秘书处的作用被弱化，变得越发唯唯诺诺，这会使WTO失去效率。

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In the enthusiasm of the moment, the younger cadres brushed aside the objections of their more timid companions, forgetting prudence or the dictates of policy.

这伙年轻人心血来潮，急不可耐，不顾那些比较谨慎一些的同志的劝阻，也忘记了有关的政策规定。

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Mr Khatami has not given up his reform effort, but it appears ever-more timid.

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The more timid ran home, but Ghosananda had chosen his routes deliberately to pass through areas of conflict.

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The immediate spending cuts were more timid, and mostly foisted on the regions.

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