It was the defining experience of the twentieth century, and the violence of the war continues into the 1920s and '30s.

这是20世纪人们所具有的共同经历,战争的暴力持续到1920年代和30年代

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Their autonomy was assisted by the continuing struggle between popes and Emperors, between church and state, again, a thoroughly unique Western experience.

他们的自治权是在君主和教皇的争斗中,国家与教堂的战争中促成的,这又是一次西方文明独特的经历

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I don't think I know anyone who had an extensive experience in the war.

我觉得我认识的人当中,没有人在战争中有很多的经历。

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