However,if we ignore nonrecurring items, we permit companies to sweep their mistakes under the rug. The purpose of analysis is to understand,not to forgive.

• 然而，如果我们忽视一些非经常性发生的东西，那就是默许公司隐瞒错误。（对这些偶发事情的）分析是为（更好地）了解（事情）,而不是为了寻求免除责任。