Apparently, unpredictable noise produces more fatigue than predictable noise, but it takes a while for this fatigue to take its toll on performance.

显然，预期之外的噪音比预期到的更容易使人疲惫，只是这种疲惫要过一会才能在人的身上体现出来。

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We've all seen it happen: a young couple steps onto the fast track and the treadmill of life begins to take its toll.

我们都见过这种事情发生：当一对年轻的夫妇步入婚姻的快车道上时，这种单调的生活便会向他们敲响警钟。

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The product’s costs rise sharply as the heavy expense of advertising and marketing any new product begins to take its toll.

在该阶段, 由于在广告和市场开拓上投入巨大, 造成该产品的成本迅速上升, 但任何新产品都要经历这一艰苦的过程.

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The real estate bubble, stoked by the eurozone's low interest rates, continues to take its toll.

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It may take a while for the uncompetitive pricing to take its toll in customer departures.

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But recent data suggest that the weakening American economy is now starting to take its toll to the north.

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