In the mid-1950s, I was a somewhat bored student who believed that doing any more than necessary was wasting effort.

在20世纪50年代中叶，我是一个有点无趣的学生，当时认为做任何不必要的事都是浪费精力。

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I replied. 'Don't alarm him more than necessary.

我回答，“如果没有必要，就别吓唬他吧。”

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Definitely, don't deal with money any more than necessary.

当然，在这一天，如果不是必须，不要和钱打交道。

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But a recent study warned that more children than necessary are being exposed to radiation this way.

VOA: special.2009.10.28

The accord states that limiting temperature increases to no more than two degrees Celsius is necessary to stop the worst effects of climate change.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

Poorly coded websites are causing smartphone batteries to drain more than necessary, research has suggested.

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For a long time the Portuguese allowed Macau to decay slowly, reluctant to invest more than necessary in this distant outpost.

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As policies make it more difficult to build new refineries, companies have to spend more than necessary to upgrade old facilities.

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