But keeping the ox in mind, we were able to focus on sticking to the tasks at hand, surviving the rough waters of recession. It was a good symbol for tough times.

但是请记住牛的象征，我们得以能够专注于手头之事，在衰退的汹涛中生存，这是艰苦阶段的象征。

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I know it isn't always rainbows and butterflies, sometimes academic life is tough, and full of rough patches.

我知道学习的道路并不总是一帆风顺，有时候学术道路是艰难的，崎岖的。

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It is tough work for the multinational crew of 30 in this rough-and-ready little boat, prettified below deck with posters of orang-utans and sunflowers painted in the toilets.

在这样的小船上工作对三十名多种国籍工作人员来说很艰难。他们在甲板下贴上红毛猩猩的海报，在厕所内刷了向日葵。

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The kennels said while they are perceived as "rough and tough", in reality they are gentle and have an "affinity with children".

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The Indiana Pacers are rough and tough, but the New York Knicks say they're ready for it when the teams renew an old postseason rivalry Sunday to begin the second round.

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In automobile terms, it equates to the Toyota Camry in economy, a Lexus in styling, and a Toyota Tacoma in its tough, rough, off-the-road capability.

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