在一些国家，发放空头支票是违法的。

The passing of rubber cheques is illegal in some countries.

雪上加霜的是，鸠山首相先前集中内阁决策权的许诺成了空头支票。

Worse, the prime minister's early promise to concentrate decision-making powers in the cabinet has come to nought.

在人类社会，一些公司给员工开空头支票，最后失言，让人们生活在贫穷欺诈中。

In human society, some companies give employees lip-service, finally not implemented, let employees live in poverty and in fraud.

所谓的培训大部分还只是空头支票，每月65000奈拉（约合439美元）的津贴也常常难产。

The training is largely yet to materialise. Monthly stipends of 65,000 naira ($430) are often paid late.