That is a dark art as it is, but to axe the current system with no idea how to go forward is outrageous.

这是一种黑暗的艺术，但砍掉现有的系统却没有如何向前的想法，就过于荒谬了。

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On Wednesday, EU officials agreed to axe rules laying down standards for 26 products, from peas to plums.

周三，欧盟有关领导人同意废除对部分农产品的强制性标准，范围涉及豌豆、李子等26个品种。

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Some bosses may be tempted to axe maintenance work-and workers-altogether, because they have plenty of spare capacity.

部分老板试图一并削减维修工作维修人员，因为他们几乎无事可做。

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"To plant crops,we need a pick axe, machete and other tools."

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He also voted for a Republican budget that sought to axe the entire Commerce Department.

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But to axe the livelihoods of those making a living playing games for others to see?

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The decision to axe the school was taken by the Labour administration of Stirling Council in February.

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