The idea has acquired a proverbial currency.

这一思想已像格言一样广为流传。

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The idea has been given short shrift by philosophers.

哲学家们不怎么关注这一观点。

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The idea has been around for ages without catching on.

这个观点由来已久，但一直未风行。

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Since then the idea has spread internationally.

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It's from that story we have the idea that mankind is responsible or has dominion over the animals and the earth.

从这个故事中，我们感到,人类是重要的，人类统领着,其他动物和整个地球。

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Who has the authority to say to anyone aside from "This is a good idea."

谁能有指挥他人的权威呢？,人们只能说说这些，像“这是个好主意“

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"The idea has been cooking up inside my head for a long, long time, " King continued.

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However, away from the tribalism of the conference some do believe the idea has merit.

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But the idea has met with resistance in Asia, Europe and fans in England.

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