One of the basic scholarly traditions of this world famous university is using the rule of laws as the foundation of a functioning society.

这所举世闻名的大学最基本的学术传统之一就是以法制作为一个正常运转的社会的基础。

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This experiment suggested that at about 4 to 6-years old a range of remarkable skills start to emerge in young children that are vital for their successful functioning in society.

这个实验指出，在4到6岁的时候，孩子们开始具备一系列重要的社会技能，这对他们日后能否在社会中应对自如至关重要。

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We cannot assume that all of a society's customs are functional merely because the society is functioning at the moment.

我们不能因为一个社会正在发挥功能就假定它所有的社会习俗都纯粹是功能性的。

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"I mentioned the killings of journalists and I said that it is a matter of grave concern not just to the United States, but to the people of Russia, and not just to the activists, but to the people who worry that unsolved killings are a very serious challenge to order and to the fair functioning of society.

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The Palestinians decide for themselves whether they want to build a functioning society or prefer to choke on their own hatred as they remain wards of the international community.

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Partnerships on security and in delivering a functioning civil society remained crucial, Ms Greening said.

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You do business well when you know that it's a well-functioning society and that there's a legitimate government in place that is going to be looking out for its people.

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