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`Accountability' is the current vogue-word in politics.
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｀有解释责任＇是当前政治上的流行词. |
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`Any advance on 20?' called the auctioneer.
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拍卖人喊道: '20英镑, 还有增加的吗?' |
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`Are you tired?' `Yes, I am a bit (tired).'
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｀你累了吗?＇｀是的, 我有点儿（累）.＇ |
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`But how do you know that?' he interposed.
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｀那麽你是怎麽知道那件事的呢?＇他插嘴问道. |
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`But she might not agree. ' `You've got a point there/That's a point'.
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｀可是她有可能不同意呀.＇｀你说得对[有道理].＇ |
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`Can I borrow your car?' `Surely.'
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｀我用一下你的汽车可以吗?＇｀当然可以.＇ |
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`Cautious' is a description that certainly fits the new president like a glove.
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用｀谨小慎微＇来形容新会长很恰当. |
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`Darling' is a term of endearment.
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｀亲爱的＇是亲昵语. |
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`Did he break it accidentally?' `No, on purpose.'
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｀他是无意中损坏的吗?＇｀不, 是故意的.＇ |
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`Did you answer her letter?' `Naturally!'
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｀你给她回信了吗?＇｀当然了!＇ |
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`Did you insure the jewels before they were stolen?' `No, more's the pity!'
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｀你那些被窃的珠宝买保险了吗?＇｀没有, 真倒霉!＇ |
