As if the main object were to talk fast and not to talk sensibly.

仿佛主要的问题只是要说得快，却不是要说得有理智。

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It is now impossible to talk sensibly about this subject without first grappling with Mr Kaplan.

ECONOMIST: American chief executives are not overpaid

How can governments sensibly talk about pressing issues such as global imbalances or energy prices without China being present?

ECONOMIST: Playing leapfrog