These figures may look good on paper but are cold comfort to the islanders themselves.
这些数字理论上看来可能不错，不过对岛民们起不到安慰的作用。
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A small drop in the inflation rate was cold comfort for the millions without a job.
对数百万失业者来说，通货膨胀率的微降是不起作用的安慰。
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Miller's self-styled heroics were a cold comfort for his team leader.
米勒自我标榜的英雄事迹对他的主管来说算不上什么安慰.
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After losing my job it was cold comfort to be told I'd won the office raffle.
我失去工作以后,听说我抽中了公司的奖券,有同画饼.
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I cradled my video camera nervously on my lap, but its cold contours did nothing to comfort me.
我紧张地把摄影机架在大腿上，但是它冰冷的外形并没能给我任何安慰。
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They need to cuddle together for warmth and comfort in an indifferent or cold world.
在一个冷漠、无情的世界里,他们需要互相搂抱,获得温暖和安慰.
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Although in the midst of a hot flash, that assurance might be cold comfort.
即使处于潮热中，保证可能也算是安慰。
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这家旅馆设有各种现代化的舒适设施(如集中供暖、冷热水等).
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