民调与政局预测

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A new opinion poll suggests that the race ahead of next month's election is closer than many had expected. 最新民调显示，下个月大选的竞争比很多人预想的都要胶着。

According to the poll, the two main parties are now almost level, 根据这项调查，两大主要政党的支持率目前几乎不相上下，

with many voters still undecided. 而且还有很多选民没拿定主意。

"This election is wide open, “这场选举鹿死谁手还很难说，

and every vote will count," one analyst said. 每一票都很关键，”一位分析人士说道。

The findings come as both parties step up their campaigns across the country. 民调结果出炉之际，双方阵营正在全国范围内加紧拉票。

While one side focused on the economy, 一方把重心放在经济上，

the other placed jobs and health care at the centre. 另一方则主打就业和医疗。

Experts caution that polls are not always a reliable guide to the final result. 专家提醒说，民调并不总能准确预示最终的结果。

Undecided voters could play a key role in deciding the outcome. 还没做决定的选民，可能会成为决定胜负的关键。

Both parties say they are confident of victory. 两党都表示对自己能赢充满信心。

Analysts expect the coming weeks to be crucial. 分析人士预计，接下来的几周将至关重要。

The final result, they say, 他们表示，最终的结果

may come down to who turns out to vote. 可能就取决于到底谁会去现场投票了。