Probably both, for failing to make the necessary compromises to meet halfway.

或许两边都有责任，他们都没能作出必要的让步和妥协。

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It has organised elections, but the politicians refuse to make the necessary compromises across sectarian lines.

美国组织了选举，政客却拒绝跨越教派作出必要的让步。

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Take a good look at it and make the necessary compromises that will allow you to live with stability in the real world.

好好看一下它，然后做出能够使你在现实生活中稳定生活的妥协。

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It has organised elections, but the politicians refuse to make the necessary compromises across sectarian lines.

ECONOMIST: George Bush and Iraq

The recent history proves that the extremists on each side are too strong for timid local leaders to make the necessary compromises alone.

ECONOMIST: The United States, Israel and the Arabs

Though he never was a communist in America, Qian later made the necessary compromises and a grateful Chinese leadership has showered him with honors.

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