The situation is rapidly reaching boiling point, and the army has been put on stand-by.

事态迅速濒临爆发点，军队已在待命。

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I might write pages on the importance of learning very early in life to gain that point where a young boy can stand erect, and decline doing an unworthy act because it is unworthy.

一个少年要能挺得起腰，拒绝做不应该做的事，就因为这事不值得做。我可以写上好几页谈谈早年培养这一点的重要性。

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Don't just talk about what your new employer will gain by giving you the job, but also respectfully point out what they stand to lose if they don't take you on.

不要只谈论你的新老板雇佣你会得到什么，而是要客气地指出如果不录用你他们会损失什么。

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The Stand is designed to take on older point of sale systems, which Dorsey said are prone to breaking and also are, well, ugly.

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The Facebook social networking website has become a focal point for those calling on him to stand against Mr Mubarak.

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But most organizations looking for executive talent want people who stand out, go out on a limb and express a well-defined point of view.

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