People who used his service knew they were dealing with a first-rate professional.

享受过他服务的人们都知道他们是在与一位一流的专家打交道。

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We're losing a first-rate editor in Jen.

我们即将失去珍这位一流的编辑。

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His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller.

他的新著表明他讲故事的本领是一流的。

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He is a house-servant, first-rate cook, and splendid carriage driver.

他是个仆人,一流的厨师,出色的马车夫

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He also told assembly members that he had confidence in his deputy who was "doing a first rate job".

BBC: Stephen Greenhalgh

On its face, it might apply to an employee who called in sick and then went to the ballgame--or even to a judge who used his office to get a first rate corner table in a restaurant for himself and his significant other.

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"Ireland are not a second-rate team, they are supposed to be a first-rate team, " insisted Trapattoni, who managed Italy from 2000 to 2004.

BBC: Trapattoni named Republic manager