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We were about to begin construction on the building but the contractor threw a monkey wrench into the project.
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这幢楼我们正要动工，承包商却从中作梗，使工程没法继续。 |
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We were about to collide head-on in the defense debate.
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我们在国防辩论上即将正面发生冲突。 |
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We were about to invest in an aluminum distribution company with paid capital of RMB $5 million and with net profits of $15M per annum.
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我们原打算投资一家经销铝箔的公司，计划投入500万人民币，净利润是每年1500万人民币。 |
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We were about to leave the database when one of the Impulses came rushing in with a message for Buzz.
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就在我们要离开数据库的时候，一个脉冲慌慌张张的冲了进来，告诉巴兹一个消息。 |
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We were about to leave when he came in.
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我们就要离开时，他进来了。 |
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We were acquainted with each year several years ago.
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我们几年前就相互认识了。 |
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We were actually not too keen on going because of the freezing cold temperature, the day before our departure was only 1 degree C.
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那天很冷，前一天只有摄氏一度，要不是约好朋友一起去的话，我想我们是不会去的。 |
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We were advised of the risk.
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有人告知我们那项风险。 |
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We were advised to deposit our valuables in the bank safe.
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别人建议我们将自己的贵重物品存放在银行的保险箱里。 |
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We were aghast, and couldn't believe for a single second that it was a custom he had picked up from his overseas experience.
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我们都感到很奇怪，几乎不能相信那是他从他海外的经历中学来的一个习惯。 |
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We were all amused at his foolish behavior.
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我们对他那愚蠢的行为都感到好笑。 |
