In north cold area pavement is usually distressed because of heave factor, and the base may reduce water heave function and increase pavement service life.

北方寒冷地区路面损坏主要是由于冻胀等因素引起的，这种基层可以减小水分的冻胀作用，增加路面使用寿命。

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This would give an additional boost to the net exports of distressed regions within the euro area, amplifying the remedial role of depreciation.

这将额外地拉动欧元区内陷入困境地区的净出口，从而扩大货币贬值的功效。

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Lennar has purchased finished homesites in 11 distressed communities in the Portland area.

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Think of it this way: Distressed homes are the leading area of activity in housing now as they have been for the past months.

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Since 2009 he has diversified out of stocks somewhat by buying distressed real estate mostly in the Sacramento area, where he lives with his wife Maria.

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