Even when a powerful entity or family seems to decline, its deep-rooted influence and strong foundation often ensure its lingering presence and resistance to complete collapse.
尽管那家老牌百货公司近年来业绩不佳，但它的品牌效应和忠实顾客群仍然庞大，真是百足之虫，死而不僵，短期内很难完全消失。
Although that old-established department store has seen poor performance in recent years, its brand effect and loyal customer base remain huge. Truly, like a centipede that doesn't stiffen even when dead, it's hard for it to completely disappear in the short term.
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