The exercise of competence that Member States have transferred to the Community by virtue of the Treaties is, by its very nature, bound to continuously evolve.

各成员国根据条约转让给共同体行使的权限，从本质上讲肯定会不断发生变化。

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However, over the years, the women of ancient Huizhou have passed on the legacy of diligence, kindness, competence, fortitude and virtue.

但许多年来，古徽州的女人们却把勤劳、善良、能干、坚忍与贤惠留给了她们的后辈。

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We cannot find that Mr. Sandlin had special competence simply by virtue of a status he may not have had at the time the original amortization deductions were taken and certainly did not have at the time the 2007 income tax return was filed.

FORBES: Your Money Or Your Life - Which Can You Deduct ?