Or seen an opportunity that you've had to pass by because you are just flat out?

或者眼睁睁地看着一个机会与你擦肩而过，因为你已经竭尽全力了。

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As the train glided through the flat coastal plain of western Japan, I chewed a snack of dried, vinegary octopus and watched the perfectly rectangular paddy fields pass by in precise rows.

火车在日本西部沿海平原上行驶，我嘴里嚼着醋渍墨鱼干，观赏着车窗外掠过一片片整整齐齐的长方形稻田。

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Throughtout America's history, there must be some flat years that will pass by sliently.

在美国的历史中，总会有平淡的几年无声无息地流逝了。

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Barcelona responded in style with a second goal just before the hour, Ibrahimovic taking advantage of flat-footed defending by Arsenal to collect Xavi's pass and lash a powerful finish high past Almunia at his near post.

BBC: Arsenal 2-2 Barcelona