Unlike the space project, the BGI is a private venture, although a lot of its money has come from Chinese taxpayers in soft loans.

与太空项目不同，华大基因研究中心是一个私人经营项目，尽管它有大量资金是来自自己中国纳税人的软贷款。

youdao

For instance, soft money can be used for TV ads advocating the party platform but cannot ask viewers to vote for any candidate by name.

例如，软性捐款可用在宣扬党的施政纲领的电视广告上，但是这个广告却不能点侯选人的名，要求电视观众投票选举他。

youdao

Some even make big money appearing in advertisements for soft drinks, shoes and even toiletries.

其中有些人甚至是因为替饮料、鞋，甚至个人化妆用品拍广告而赚了一大笔钱。

youdao