We did not even make enough money to cover the cost of the food.

我们挣的钱甚至无法糊口。

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In 1989 the price of coffee fell so low that in many countries it did not even cover the cost of production.

1989年咖啡的价格跌得那么低，以致在许多国家还抵不上其生产成本。

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This would cover the cost of making all twelve shows in the first season for the first year.

这将包括在第一年制作第一季共十二场剧目的成本。

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And they told them to include two dollars to cover the cost of giving the second letter to the charming widow.

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And then people get a maintenance loan which helps, like cover the cost of living

然后，学生会得到一笔生活费用贷款，这个帮助学生支付生活费，

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They also set new rules for insurance companies and provide subsidies to some Americans to help cover the cost of coverage.

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He also proposed a lower flat rate toll to cover the cost of maintaining the bridges.

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As with conventional credit-card transactions, the card companies would cover the cost of unauthorized purchases.

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Initially, however, you have to pay enough to cover the cost of the alleged sales tax.

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