Instead of directly answering the question, he begins to describe in vivid detail his journey from able-bodied man to able-bodied wheelchair user.

他没有正面回答这个问题，而是开始细致入微地讲述那次致使他从一个健全人变为一个坐轮椅的残疾人的经历。

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An able-bodied man serving as a member of a posse.

身体较好，在临时组织的一群人中服务的人。

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The nation levied all able-bodied man for the war.

国家征召所有壮丁参战。

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Starting in the 17th century, the American Colonies adopted a local militia system to which every able-bodied man between the ages of 18 and 45 was required to belong.

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Neutral Switzerland requires every able-bodied man to serve in the army, starting with a five-month stint at age 19 or 20, with annual refresher courses lasting several weeks for the next 10 years, and more for officers.

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