"Was it strange for you, going back after such a long absence?"—"Yes and no."

“这对你来讲奇怪吗，这么长时间不在之后又回去？”—“不好说。”

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We did not receive any news during his long absence.

我们在他长期离开的时候没有得到一点消息。

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Everyone understood how hard it was to get back into the swing of things after such a long absence.

每个人都明白离开这么长一段时间后要重新全力投入有多难。

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As a closing remark, you can express your excitement at finally being able to see your loved one after such a long absence.

作为结束的话，你可以表达一下这么久以来即将见到心爱的人的激动心情。

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