【2021-11-29（第12天）】
China has made various efforts to ensure power supply across the country after power outages halted factory production and hit families in some regions in September. The power shortages were caused by a combination of factors, including the country's heavy reliance on coal, the instability of clean power, and surging production activities bolstered by pent-up demand amid economic recovery, according to officials and industry analysts.
在9月份停电导致工厂停产，一些地区的家庭受到影响后，中国采取了各种措施确保全国范围内的电力供应。官员和行业分析人士表示，电力短缺是由多种因素造成的，包括中国对煤炭的严重依赖、清洁能源的不稳定性，以及经济复苏中被压抑的需求推动的生产活动激增。
Robin took a pragmatic look at her situation.
罗宾从务实的角度看待她的状况。
"He's joking," said Father, trying to soothe Mother's immediate wrath.
“他在开玩笑，”父亲说，试图缓和母亲一触即发的怒火。
He is a close ally of the president.
他是总统的一位亲密盟友。
We should be confident enough to reach out to them.
我们应该有足够的信心去接触他们。
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