But that didn't stop him pursuing his goal of ever-longer hair on his ears.

当时他的耳毛就已经达到了让人乍舌的13.2厘米，但这并没有让他停止追求更长的耳毛。

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And while I know this goal won't be met soon, pursuing it provides the legal and moral foundation to prevent the proliferation and eventual use of nuclear weapons.

尽管我知道这个目标不可能很快实现，但争取实现这个目标可以为防止核武器扩散并避免其实际使用提供法律和道义的基础。

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As part of this goal, it is pursuing an ambitious policy of "zero problems" on its borders.

作为实现这个目标的一部分，该国奉行“零争端”的边界政策。

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What Bernanke made clear now that he launched his own reality TV show is that his primary mission is no longer ensuring a stable currency, or even pursuing the illusory goal of full employment.

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"Some people's discomfort with supporting animal research signifies a broader discomfort with the goal of pursuing human knowledge and understanding", he says.

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To be great, they are open to screwing it all up and going down in flames, in the name of pursuing their dream or actualizing their goal.

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