That cost penalty has had an increasingly corrosive effect on the Big Three's ability to compete.

这种成本劣势已经对三大巨头的竞争力产生了越来越严重的恶劣影响。

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In addition it is a waste of engine capacity and a capital cost penalty to carry unused power potential.

同时也是对主机容量的浪费，和未使用马力带来的资本成本。

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It is my opinion that the overall weight and cost penalty outweigh the penalty for sacrificed performance and reliability.

这是我认为，整体重量和成本大于罚款的罚款和可靠性而牺牲性能。

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So even if there is not a significant cost penalty for water use, there is a very significant business risk.

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As it stands now, a flat tax would serve as a cost and penalty placed on economy-boosting endeavors.

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With some low-cost fares, the penalty can approach if not equal the value of the original ticket.

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