The automatic washing-machine might give it a closerun in countries where it is commonplace, by freeing women from an activity that used to take many hours a week.
在洗衣机普遍使用的国家,洗衣机的功效与避孕药不相上下:妇女们就不必每周再花把个小时洗衣服了。
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The election was a close-run thing.
这次选举是一次险胜。
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In such a close-run race as this election, the campaign becomes all important.