There's been a sharp rise in the rate of inflation.

通货膨胀率急剧上升了。

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There has been a sharp rise in the number of people out of work.

失业人数急剧增长。

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We all know that silences can be pretty awkward, and research shows that even short disruptions in conversational flow can lead to a sharp rise in distress levels.

我们都知道沉默是很尴尬的，研究表明，即使是谈话过程中的短暂中断也会导致痛苦程度的急剧上升。

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However,Australian health authorities expect a sharp rise in the number of swine flu infections in August, toward the end of winter in the southern hemisphere.

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"What we saw last year was a very sharp rise in inter-tribal violence."

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The gold market held its own Thursday despite a sharp rise in the U.S. dollar index.

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The sharp rise in the stock market could help lift the spirits that encourage investment.

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The company blamed the rises on a sharp rise in the wholesale cost of gas.

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