Glick had a bad accident two years ago and had to give up farming.

格利克两年前遭遇一次严重事故，不得不放弃务农。

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In 1939 Roald became a pilot, but he had a bad accident.

1939年，罗尔德成为一名飞行员，但他遭遇了一次严重的事故。

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Has he had a bad accident?

他出了很严重事故吗？

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She had a bad accident and lost the use of her legs.

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