If so, the cosmos as we know it-full of stars and, maybe, full of life-will be a fleeting moment in an endless duration of cold, dark nothingness.

如果真是这样，那么我们所知道的那个满是恒星，没准儿还满是生命的宇宙也将只是一个寒冷，黑暗的无尽虚空世界中的短短一瞬。

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While I enjoyed my time at TWC, my contract duration was up and being a full-time employee didn't give me the vacation time I tend to enjoy.

虽然我很喜欢在TWC公司的时光，但我的合同到期了，并且作为一个全职员工，并没有我向往的假期。

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In addition to my normal complement of luggage, I had brought a carton full of provisions, including several gallons of water, for a trip of uncertain duration.

因为不确定这段旅程会有多久，除了平常所携行李之外，我还带着整箱食物，包括几加仑水。

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However major penalties must be served for the full five-minute duration regardless of goals scored.

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The most that can be said about these bonds is that if you (a) reach out on the maturity spectrum, (b) hold the TIPS for the full duration and (c) hold them inside a tax-deferred account like an IRA, then you will have a positive return.

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