Critics say that the new system may be more economic but will lead to a decline in programme quality.

批评家们说该新系统也许更有利可图，却会导致项目质量的下降。

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Women's liberation opened up new professional opportunities for women, and, over time, some of the best left teaching as a career option, bringing about a gradual decline in the quality of schooling.

妇女解放运动为妇女开辟了新的职业机会。因此，随着时间的推移，一些女性人才逐渐不把教师纳入职业选择范围内，导致了教育质量的逐步下降。

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The findings contradict research published earlier this year showing that returning adult trigger a significant decline in their parents' quality of life and wellbeing.

这一调查结果与今年早些时候公布的研究成果相矛盾，调查发现，成年子女选择与父母一起生活会导致父母的生活质量和幸福感显著下降。

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