1，我不能完全认同你的观点，但是我认为你大体上还是有道理的。
I can not totally take your point, but by and large I think yours is reasonable.
2，这些规定的实施与否总的来说还是由政府规定的。
the severity of these regulations, by and large, is at the government's discretion.
be at stake"处于险境"
for instance:
1,your reputation may be at stake if you partake in gossip.
涉入流言蜚语亦会对你的名誉构成危险。
2,if the rule were more complex, that much more would be at stake.
如果规则更加复杂，那么上述情况更不可能。
The less kids also need that, because their safety may be at stake.
2，如果紧急救援不能马上到达该市，千万人的生命危在旦夕。
If emergency aid doesn't arrive in the city right now, the thousands of lives will be at stake.作者: mapleleaf 时间: 2011-10-1 07:10
1.There are also younger children involved here, and their safety may be at stake.
2.Thousands of lives will be at stake if emergency aid can't arrive in the city soon.作者: Andy-Lee 时间: 2011-11-25 11:55
1，更小的孩子也需要这样，因为他们的安全可能受到威胁。
more younger child also want this,because they safe may be at stake.
2，如果紧急救援不能马上到达该市，千万人的生命危在旦夕。
if emergency relief can't arrive at once,millions of people's life may be at stake.
