But the rivalry isn't likely to be a bitter, bloody one. Instead, it might prove mutually beneficial, at least for the next few years.

但是苹果和亚马逊间的竞争不太可能演变成血腥的厮杀，相反，至少在未来数年内，它们的竞争可能都是互惠互利的。

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Although the crisis has exposed bitter divisions among economists, it could still be good for economics.

尽管危机暴露了经济学家之间的严重分歧，但对经济学来说仍是件好事。

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If he failed, it would be a bitter disappointment for his parents.

如果他失败的话，对他父母来说将是很痛苦的、失望的事。

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"It would be a bitter legacy for those who are involved in it, " he said.

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Symbolically it would be a bitter blow for BP, but markets might actually see some upside exiting Shah Deniz.

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Engagement remains the policy, but if Mr. Morsi were to reverse his pledge to surrender powers once a new parliament is elected, it would be a bitter blow for EU policy and ties would likely be reassessed.

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