"In the case of developed countries, that's a reduction, in an absolute sense, against the baseline."

在发达国家看来，这种对照标准线的减少是基于一种不容置疑的理念。

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"If the reduction is actually happening we should be able to see the sky improving," said Mr Lau. "This is not the case yet."

刘启汉表示：“如果减排真的发生了，我们应当能看到天空的状况出现改善。但现在我们还没有看到。”

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But this strengthens the case for a credible deficit-reduction plan.

但这提高了削减赤字计划的可信度。

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Deficit-reduction is a case in point.

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And compromise in this case means deficit reduction through entitlement reforms, spending cuts, and tax reform that produces more revenues.

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Even fiscally conservative lawmakers say privately that with money so cheap, it is impossible to make the case for deficit reduction.

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