Was it going to be in the future or did it take place earlier today?

它是以后才做还是今天早些已经做了？

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Presumably, a part of his brain quickly mobilized his faculties to scope out how to flee and how to take steps to avoid a vulnerable predicament in the future.

假定，他的一部分大脑,快速调动身体各部位,思考如何逃跑，如何采取措施,避免将来易受伤害的窘状。

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