Such feelings of sadness would only break my heart, or make me feel unhappy and hopeless.

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But,the state can make or break regions with their economic patronage.

但政府可以通过调节经济资源分配,对地方进行扶持或打压

耶鲁公开课 - 1871年后的法国课程节选

There was sort of an economic takeoff in the 1850s and '60s in Paris because the State banks are in Paris, the State financial institutions are in Paris, and they can make or break investment in all these places.

在十九世纪五十至六十年代的巴黎,有了一次经济的腾飞,因为国家银行设在了巴黎,国家金融机构在巴黎,这些机构可以设立或取消全国的投资

耶鲁公开课 - 1871年后的法国课程节选