The government had failed to stem the tide of factory closures.

政府没有控制住工厂纷纷倒闭的势头。

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His efforts to stem the tide of violent crime have been as effective as Canute's.

他遏制暴力犯罪增长的努力一直是螳臂当车。

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But can such efforts stem the tide?

但是，这种努力可以扭转局面吗？

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European countries have been trying to stem the tide of a near financial meltdown that started in Greece, but is now threatening to engulf other heavily indebted countries.

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Not a day goes by without another product being offered to stem the tide.

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Both agreed on the importance of providing aid to civilians to stem the tide of refugees.

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