在某种程度上是这样的，但如果没有我事先的思想准备，就不会有那次[合作]，“塞弗特说。”

In some ways I was, but without my mental preparation [the partnership] never would have happened, "Seifert says."

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我事先就做好思想准备可能会遇到一些新系统的小故障，不过令我吃惊的是，一切进展顺利。

I had expected a few glitches with the new system, but to my surprise, everything went smoothly.

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我事先就做好思想准备可能会遇到一些新系统的小故障，不过令我吃惊的是，一切进展顺利。

I had expected a few glitches with the new system, but to my surprise, everything went smoothly.

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