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WBR: Wall Street Update 31 Jul 14

Thu, 31 Jul 14

Shares in Wall Street lose some of their recent gains because of worries about Argentina's debt and sanctions¹ against Russia.

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批准( sanction的名词复数 )； 认可； 制裁； 约束力

参考例句：

• There was general acquiescence in the UN sanctions. 普遍默认了联合国的制裁。
• Trade sanctions were imposed against any country that refused to sign the agreement. 凡拒签该协议的国家均受到贸易制裁。