Why not work out some system whereby they can pay back the debts they owe society instead of incurring another debt by going to prison and, of course, coming under the influence of hardened criminals.

为什么不制定一些制度让他们偿还欠社会的债务，而是送他们去坐牢，由此产生另外的债务，并受到惯犯的影响。

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What must Antonio give Shylock if he can't pay back the debt?

如果安东尼奥不能偿还夏洛克的借款，他必须给夏洛克什么？

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If you need two incomes to qualify for a home loan then both of you will have to sign the promissory note and be legally obligated to pay back the debt.

如果你们需要双方收入来承担住房贷款，一定要签署承诺书保证偿还。

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Nothing wrong in borrowing to cover short-term expenses if you know you will generate enough money to pay back the debt plus interest.

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So, the place cannot pay back the debt it owes.

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Essentially printing money to pay back the debt.

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