Pockets of affluence coexist with poverty

　　少數富裕地區與貧困地區并存。

　　For them, affluence was bought at the price of less freedom in their work environment.

　　對他們來(lái)說(shuō)，富足是以減少在工作場(chǎng)所的自由為代價(jià)才獲得的。

　　The young couple live in affluence.

　　小兩口兒日子過(guò)得挺肥實(shí)。

　　The decision was made in my absence.

　　這個(gè)決定是我不在的時(shí)候作出的。

　　She asked for leave of absence to attend a funeral.

　　她請了假去參加葬禮。