Also, getting the wiper to dwell for short periods was difficult, because of the time it took for the switch to heat and cool.

此外，由于从热变冷需要一段时间，因此仅让雨刮短时运行也非常困难。

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A long time ago, I was asked to switch assignments on very short notice, from a fun project to a much less fun project.

很久以前，一个很短的通知叫我换个任务，从一个有趣的项目换到一个不怎么有趣的项目。

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Several times I put my thumb on the switch of the flashlight, but each time I stop short of turning it on.

有好几次我都想打开手电筒，但最终没有这样做。

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