No one, until this time, had suggested that a system would be subjected to quantization except for light.

在他之前，还没有人提出过,除光系统外的量子化系统。

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I've never given them money before. Except for one time,

我之前也从未给过他们钱，就那一次。

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I wouldn't give a midterm, because I think it's a waste of time, except we have to have some sort of-- it gives you an indication how you're doing in the course.

我不想考期中,因为我觉得就是浪费时间,不过我们必须得有点什么,能让你知道你这门课学得怎么样了

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