Some observers are concerned that complicated technical details, the sheer volume of work and possible legislative hurdles could delay ratification of a new START agreement.

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And so as a way of understanding what at this point is really the sheer repetitiveness of this disclaimer, I want to propose a metaphor.

因此为了理解这个论点是否真的,是这种放弃的纯粹的重复，我将会提出一个隐喻。

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The sheer cacophony of the clustered consonants in this line sets off -or has the potential to set off -- a powerful cluster of feelings.

这句诗中辅音全然不和谐，使人觉得,或者有意向让人觉得-，有力量的层叠之感。

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This seems to be and is, clearly, a kind of classic statement of sheer Machiavellian power politics.

这看似且就是，清楚地表述了,十足马奇亚维利式的权力政治。

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