The meaning of the verb tantalize is a very particular one, "to promise or show something desirable to a person and then take it away; to tease by arousing hope."

动词 tantalize 的意思非常特殊：“承诺或展示某人想要的东西，然后把它拿走；通过唤起希望来挑逗。”

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In a world moving toward liberty, we are determined to show the meaning and promise of liberty.

在全世界的解放进程中，我们将坚决地显示解放的内涵，履行解放的承诺。

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A a promise did not materialize at the time of greatest need, and that is betrayed later honored, has no meaning. Suspended in the air kiss.

一个承诺在最需要的时候没有兑现，那就是出卖，以后再兑现，已经没什么意思了。悬浮在空中的吻。

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The Civil Rights Division will continue its efforts to aggressively enforce civil rights laws to give meaning to the promise of equal opportunity.

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