The islanders endured centuries of exploitation.

岛民们忍受了几个世纪的剥削。

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，但对岛民们却起不到安慰的作用。

Islanders have campaigned for the abolition of one of the three tiers of municipal power on the island.

岛民们已经发起了运动，要废除该岛3级市政权力中的1级。

The islanders exhibit a constant happiness with life.

这些岛民表现出一种对生活的持久的幸福感。

The islanders use a system of barter instead of money.

岛上的居民实行的是以物易物，而不是用货币。