The breaking-out and its pervasion were not only a severe test to the economy of China but also a stern challenge to the "Overlord Position" of mainstream economics and economists in China.

“非典”的爆发和扩散，既是对我国经济的严峻考验和挑战，也是对我国主流经济学和经济学家的“霸权”地位的严峻挑战。

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In a long period, China now is facing severe challenge for employment. At present, employment situations are becoming gradually stern.

就业压力大是我国长期面临的突出矛盾，目前就业形势日趋严峻。

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And there are similar things in the world of the spirit. They come out when material circumstances become stern and severe. They grow in the gloom.

灵界里也有同样的小花，当物质环境最黑暗的时候，他们就出来了。

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