1. There´s no substantial difference between a metropolitan and a farmer.
    大城市人和农民之间没有什么本质的区别。

2. The house is substantial enough to last a hundred years.
    这房子很坚固, 一百年也不会坏。

3. The first category consists of substantial payments made for political purposes or to secure major contracts.
    第一大类是那些为政治目的或为获得大宗合同所付出的大笔款项。

4. Suppose that during a negotiation with some government officials, the Minister of Trade makes it clear to you that if you offer him a substantial bribe, you will find it much easier to get an import license for your goods, and you are also likely to
    假定在一场与政府官员的谈判中，贸易部长向你明确表示如能给他一大笔贿赂，拿到进口许可证就会容易得多，还可能避免他所说的"程序上的延误" 。

5. Ms. Mbogo said she had become frustrated because the donor groups that provide substantial aid to Kenya's rural areas "did not want to come here".
    姆波戈女士说，为肯尼亚乡村地区提供大量捐助的团体"不愿意到这里来"，为此她感到很失望。

6. Under a hastily made arrangement, the police will sell the properties, but at a substantial financial loss.
    匆忙安排之后，警方将卖出这些房产，但却要蒙受巨大的经济损失。