Modern European states, they contend, appeared after the Renaissance through the rise of nations.

他们争辩道，现代欧洲国家是在文艺复兴之后通过国家的崛起而出现的。

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The law, they contend, sets lofty standards without telling school districts how to reach them.

他们说，这项法律规定了高标准，却没有告诉学区如何达标。

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They contend that only from a position of rock-solid unity with like-minded Allies, crucially Japan, can the US sensibly deal with China.

他们主张，只有与志同道合的盟友(日本是关键)建立坚如磐石的联盟关系，美国才能理智地与中国打交道。

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They contend people who are detained in these facilities are intentionally placed outside the protection of the law.

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They have to contend with something called moral hazard, which is the risk that people will be affected by the fact that they're insured and do something bad.

保险公司必须应对道德风险的问题,也就是说,有些人可能会因为购买了保险,而动了歪念来骗取保费

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She understands the contradiction many young immigrants have to contend with as they try balancing their family's traditional expectations for them with what they want for themselves.

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They contend that to remain competitive, sophisticated business leaders must reconnect economic success and societal benefits.

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They contend that Ehrlich is being vindictive by insisting on the full amount of the judgment.

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They contend on appeal that a binding deal was struck and they want that agreement enforced.

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