But though quarantines were frequently effective in protecting the public from the spread of illness, they can be a blunt instrument, and have often been abused or misapplied.

虽然隔离在防止疾病在公众中传播通常很有效，但这种方法往往是一种不近人情的手段，而且通常会被滥用或误用。

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First-time visitors to Internet cafes in the Middle East or South-East Asia are often surprised to see a male-only clientele, awkwardly protecting their screens from public view.

在中东或东南亚国家，你如果第一次去当地网吧，会惊奇地发现那里的顾客都是清一色的男性，并且他们会尴尬地遮住电脑屏幕不让别人看见。

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In a statement, the Department of Health said: "Protecting the public is the prime concern of our strategy, which has been shaped by advice from the most eminent specialists from the beginning."

卫生部在声明中说，“我们策略的主要考虑是保护民众，这从最优秀专业医生的建议开始就已成型了。”

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She also asked whether the AWE off-site contingency arrangements, aimed at protecting the public from a radiation emergency, were put into operation.

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But the court upheld a requirement for commercial interior design, holding that the state had a rational basis for protecting the public from inept design, which could create safety hazards.

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To the extent that consumers need additional protection, this should be left to neutral government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission, which is tasked with protecting the public from false advertising.

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