Smart politicians are always in short supply, however, and I think the odds against this effort are formidable.
但是聪明的政客往往缺乏支持，我认为，这个努力面临的困难是强大的。
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Since bond investors are turning their noses up even at offerings from thrifty Germany, the odds against Italy's being able to raise the money it needs early next year are uncomfortably short.