He did write a wonderful book, but it was just a flash in the pan.

他是写出了一部佳作，可是那只是昙花一现。

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This book was just a flash in the pan; he'll never write another one as good.

这本书只是昙花一现，他再也写不出这么好的书了。

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This book was just a flash in the pan; he'll never write another one as good.

这本书只是昙花一现，他再也写不出这么好的书了。

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