It seems only fair that they should give us something in return.

似乎他们应该给我们点什么作为回报才像话。

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It can mean being kind and helpful, or even trying to please your superior, and then expecting something in return.

它可以意味着善良和乐于助人，甚至试图取悦你的上级，然后期待取得某些回报。

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Susie Walton, an expert, believe that by rewarding kids, parents are sending a message that work isn't worth doing unless you get something in return.

专家苏茜·沃尔顿认为，父母奖励孩子是在传递这样一个信息：如果你得不到回报，工作就不值得去做。

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He voiced support for an increase in aid to Pakistan, but he made clear he is looking for something in return.

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You know, frankly, when it comes down to it, people want to give money and get something in return.

坦率地说，归根结底一句话，人们在有所投入的时候也是期待有所回报的。

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We are willing to pay for products and services that provide us something in return.

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But what if the charity gives you something in return, like a fancy dinner?

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It is not unreasonable to suggest that Travelers should pay something in return for this federal subsidy.

ECONOMIST: Good investment