In Europe, and North America, the states power is continually challenged, but for 1000 years the power of the Chinese state has not been challenged.

在欧洲，在北美洲，国家的权力不断地受到挑战，而1000年以来中国国家的地位从没被挑战过。

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In particular, Whigs in the northern sections of the United States also believed that government power should be used to foster the moral welfare of the country.

特别是，美国北部的辉格党人也认为，政府权力应该用来促进国家的道德福利。

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Each of these states is seeking to adjust the balance of power in its favor.

这些州都在寻求调整权力平衡，使之对自己有利。

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Santa Ana said he would agree to the sale, if the United States would help him return to power.

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So, between 1650 and 1750, and this is right out of what you're reading, the rulers of continental Europe, of the biggest states extended their power.

所以从1650年到1750年这段时期,这正好与你们阅读的内容一致,欧陆上,统治者们扩张了他们的势力

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He said the United States must build up its sea power,too, if it wanted to be a great nation.

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In the United States power generation industry, the switching from coal to natural gas is in full swing and likely to accelerate over the coming years.

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Opponents of a Congressional plan to mandate a minimum amount of renewable energy for most utility companies say it will increase the cost of power in states where wind power is not prevalent.

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Added to that, the government last week gave India's 29 states the power to opt out of the retail measure, and a number of India's states have already said they won't allow foreign supermarkets to open there.

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