And you don't speak the language, but you do speak English because you've mastered these simple patterns.

你并不会说当地的语言，但你已经掌握了这些简单的句型，能够用英语交流。

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If GetInt's return value is greater than zero, what do, in plain English?

如果GetInt的返回值比0大，该干什么，用简单的英语说？

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