Presented with two sharply contrasting value systems, two diametrically opposed ideas about the meaning of virtue, success and fulfilment, they had to make their choices.

在两种尖锐对立的价值体系，两种关于道德、成功和成就的定义完全相反的理念面前，她们不得不做出自己的选择。

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The most characteristic construction features have been cut out and laid bare. The old metal rafters have been painted white, contrasting sharply with the patina of the weathered walls.

最具特色的构筑物被保留并加以改造，废弃的金属椽被漆成白色，与锈迹斑斑的风化墙体形成对比。

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But with such sharply contrasting demographic trajectories, the north-south divide will remain a potent political reality.

ECONOMIST: Call of the south

There were sharply contrasting views among MEPs who heard Mr Barroso's speech in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

BBC: Closer union 'urgent' - EU Commission chief Barroso

And there are going to be I think very sharply contrasting visions in terms of where we should move the country.

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