Although defeated in the match, he accumulated practical experience in the grand contest. It can be said that he lost at sunrise but gained at sunset.

他虽然赛场失利，但在大赛中积累了临阵经验，也算是失之东隅，收之桑榆吧。

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Although sometimes I felt confused and defeated, I was determined.

尽管有时我感到迷惑和挫败，我却更加坚决了。

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But they are defeated every time, because although they possess the blessings of gods, they lack the power of gods.

可是他战来战去，总要失败的。 为什么呢?因为他可以在天上享受这个天福，但是他不能有权利。

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