He had set a standard for me... he was my measuring stick.

他为我树立了一个标准，是我心中的一把量尺。

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Mr Palmer’s book set a standard for an east European historical novel that has yet to be matched—an especially impressive feat for an outsider.

帕默先生的书为东欧历史小说树立了一个标准，一个迄今还无人企及的标准 -- 一种对外行来说印象特别深刻的本领。

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Mr Palmer's book set a standard for an east European historical novel that has yet to be matched-an especially impressive feat for an outsider.

帕默先生的书为东欧历史小说树立了一个标准，一个迄今还无人企及的标准——一种对外行来说印象特别深刻的本领。

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Then Bellamy ensured he stole the show with a goal of the season contender as Cardiff set a standard for the Championship this season.

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Its aim: to set a standard for all restaurants to follow and banish the idea that being worthy doesn't mean sacrificing a good dining experience.

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Some of our other bloggers say not only did he fail to fulfill his duties as mayor, but he also failed to set a standard for young African-American men.

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