The social instinct was strong in them, yet they had remained lonely because they could not satisfy that instinct and at that same time satisfy their desire for cleanness and decency.

他们有着很强的社交本能，但却始终孤独，因为他们无法在满足那种本能的同时满足对干净体面的渴望。

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If such a catastrophe happened now, not only is social power perhaps too depleted for the like exercise, but the general instinct would be to let the State see to it.

如果这个大灾难现在发生的话，不仅社会力量力不从心，而且公众会下意识的让国家来处理。

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Mankell's fierce instinct for social criticism is admirable.

Mankell有着犀利的本能评论社会问题，这还是令人佩服的。

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According to Greek philosophy, one of the defining characteristics of humanity that distinguishes it from other forms of existence is a deeply engrained social instinct, the need for association and affiliation with others, a need for friendship.

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Nonetheless, Kaufman feels that social networks may one day help us overcome our instinct to associate with those who share our income level, education, or racial background.

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His keenest instinct is to preserve the French way of life, with its social welfare model.

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