This could be an advance on the present situation.

这可能是对目前情况的一次改善。

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He gave us a talk on the present situation.

他给我们作了一个目前形势的报告。

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He spoke on the present situation of the world.

他论述了当今世界的形势。

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The MP said he was delighted to see Mr Mandelson back in the cabinet as Northern Ireland secretary, but did not believe a return to government was "on the cards for himself" given the present situation.

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There were reports Monday that there may be negotiations occurring between Israel and Egypt on de-escalating the present situation.

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This meeting was an opportunity for exchanging views on the present world economic and financial situation.

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