Still, perhaps the study is right, and what we all need to make our lives complete is a partner (with a good credit rating, naturally – spendthrifts and bankrupts need not apply).

不过，或许该研究是对的，我们全都需要一位伴侣（具有良好的信用等级，败家子、破产人自然免谈），才能使我们的生命完全。

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Others may have good practical reasons for not remarrying: They may want to avoid being legally responsible for the financial problems like credit card debt that a partner may have.

对于不选择再婚，另外一些人可能有充足的实际理由：他们可能不想对伴侣的信用卡债务负责任。

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If so, this shows that you or your partner has control over spending and credit-card use.

如果是的话，说明你或你的对象能很好的使用信用卡。

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Emily should have immediately proceeded to the office of the managing partner to claim credit for her work.

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