But the Center on Philanthropy also says research shows that giving does not shrink as much as the economy in a recession.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

The goldsmith might also write notes promising so much gold and not promising the return of any particular item of gold.

这个金匠会写下票据,保证归还一定数量的金子,但是不保证归还某个特定的金器

耶鲁公开课 - 金融市场课程节选

I was very much into not only literature but also math and science,

我不仅喜欢文学，还对数学和科学感兴趣，

文学是灵魂的方式 - SpeakingMax英语口语达人

One-month Treasury bills offered a risible 0.05% yield at the end of trading, down from 0.07%, and the three-month return of 0.34%, unchanged from Tuesday, was also not much of a consideration.

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There is also not much funding available for lending to households and, in particular, small businesses (although the government is trying to make it more plentiful) forcing many banks to hold back from making potentially profitable loans.

ECONOMIST: British banks

However, much to their surprise, they discovered the Chinese not only produced much cheaper, they also delivered superb quality.

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