尽管中央帝国通常非常富有和人口稠密，它本质上是很脆弱的，因为新的国际贸易路线的发展可能会破坏货币基础和侵蚀国家权力。

The central state, though often very rich and very populous, was intrinsically fragile, since the development of new international trade routes could undermine the monetary base and erode state power.

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意外频频发生，突显铝窗松脱和侵蚀的危险。

The frequent incidents over the past month have highlighted the danger of loose and corroded aluminium window frames.

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这种史前的地质奇观经过数世纪的雨袭和侵蚀而成。

These prehistoric geologic wonders known as slot canyons have been craved by centuries of rain and erosion.

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And I, as president of ACLS, was one of the spokespersons for people who believed in the integrity of culture and who were accused of undermining cultural values, religious values, political values.

而我作为ACLS的主席，便成为一些人的发言人之一,这些人坚信文化的完整性,但有些人谴责我们侵蚀了,文化，宗教和政治的价值观。

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