由于马可尼与当权者的长期联系，他无法与意大利的法西斯政权断绝关系。

Because of his long time connection with people in power, Marconi was unable to cut himself off from the fascist regime in Italy.

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为了维持关系。一些人认为把说“不”看作被抛弃的迹象，它可能导致与他人关系破裂和友情的断绝。

Not burning bridges. Some people take “no” as a sign of rejection. It might lead to bridges being burned and relationships severed.

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我已经做好了与家里断绝关系的准备。

I was prepared to break up with my family.

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