It's a way of becoming not just close to the real, but also part of some mystical unity.

这是一种不过于接近现实，保留着部分，神秘色彩的方式。

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You could tell your colleague instead of asking him directly which might be a little inappropriate,

如果不想过于直接地问他，因为这可能有点不合适，你可以这样问你的同事，

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The "is it okay" question pattern is something that you can use to make your speech a little less formal.

is it okay”问句能够让你说的话不过于正式。

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