They had a little bit of a problem around World War II and you can try to bridge the gap, but--anyway, there are people who have tried to sort this out.

他们在二战期间的数据可能有所缺失,不过可以试着弥补这个缺失,但是,无论如何,仍然有人想方设法整理这些数据

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There were rumors that the Bay Bridge had collapsed,

有传闻说海湾大桥倒塌了，

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