Mention famous or powerful people one is supposed to know, so as to impress others.

提及名人或有权势的人，让人以为自己认识这些人而对自己另眼相看。

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So this is a little scale that if you put something here or here it's supposed to tell you which one is heavier and I also have 8 cups here.

这是一个小天平，如果你在这边，或者这边放一些东西，它就会显示哪边的更重，我这有8个杯子。

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The state support awarded so far is supposed to get Magna-Opel off the ground, but no one knows if or when taxpayers will be reimbursed for their auto-investment.

FORBES: Protectionism Prevails Worldwide