Obviously, there's a tremendous difference between getting rid of possessions and losing them through a natural disaster without having a say in the matter.

显然，处理掉财产和在自然灾害中毫无发言权地失去它们之间有着巨大的差别。

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Those who choose a minimalist lifestyle seek to pare down their possessions and practices to align with their core values and goals without sacrificing things that are important to them.

那些选择走简约主义生活方式之路的人，以不丢弃对自己很重要的东西的前提下，寻求以减少自己原有的东西来匹配实践其核心价值和目标。

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In many societies, this self-identity is closely related without social status, occupation, material possessions, or independence.

在许多社会里，个人身份与一个人社会地位、职业、财产和独立性是息息相关的。

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During one stretch in the second quarter, Anthony hit three three-pointers on three consecutive possessions without so much as dribbling.

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If you die without a will (called intestacy), your possessions become part of your estate for the legal system to sort out.

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