《汉书·传·酷吏传》
他们虽然严酷，但是都能称职尽责。
虽酷，称其位矣。
Although they were harsh, they were able to perform their duties and responsibilities.
<s>[INST] For each of the following sets of Classical Chinese and Modern Chinese sentences, provide an English translation that captures the essence of both: Classical: 虽酷，称其位矣。 Modern: 他们虽然严酷，但是都能称职尽责。 [/INST] Although they were harsh, they were able to perform their duties and responsibilities.</s>
For each of the following sets of Classical Chinese and Modern Chinese sentences, provide an English translation that captures the essence of both: Classical: 虽酷，称其位矣。 Modern: 他们虽然严酷，但是都能称职尽责。
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Although they were harsh, they were able to perform their duties and responsibilities.
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