"Know that America is a friend of each nation and every man, woman and child who seeks a future of peace and dignity, and we are ready to lead once more."

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Look at the last two lines: "But that two-handed engine at the door stands ready to smite once, and smite no more."

看一下最后两行：,“然门边的双手引擎“,整装待发着发出毁灭性的打击“

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It stands ready to smite once and smite no more.

它会不止一次的发出攻击。

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