Though there were failures, too, it seemed as if good management could stave off the tragedy.

虽然也有一些失败的例子，但是看起来好的管理可以避免悲剧发生。

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It won't be pretty, but it could stave off some much uglier alternatives.

这种做法不见得漂亮，但可以避免一些非常讨厌的选择。

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There's no sense of straining to stay awake or to stave off sleep.

并没有那种持续的竭力保持清醒，从而延缓睡觉的感觉，我根本就没有睡意。

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