In other words, I don't not know first that that's a sign that says "exit."

换句话说，我不事先知道,那是一个存在的标志“

耶鲁公开课 - 文学理论导论课程节选

These prophets delivered their oracles at critical junctures in Israel's history, in the nation's history, so their words are only going to make sense to us if we first understand the particular historical crises that they are addressing.

这些告知发表预言，总是在一些关键的转折期,在以色列历史中，国家的历史中，因此他们的话只对我们有意义,如果我们首先懂得某些特别的历史性危机,先知们所提到的。

耶鲁公开课 - 旧约导论课程节选

So Richard's first exertion of agency in this book is through the agency of words, in this case in asserting an interpretation of the words at odds with their intended meaning.

这里理查在书中头一次借助语言,表达自己的影响，即使与其所理解的意思,大相径庭。

耶鲁公开课 - 1945年后的美国小说课程节选

Given David Cameron's words today, and despite the First Minister's earlier caution, it looks increasingly as if it will be a fait accompli.

BBC: History back in the headlines

We've seen the huge burden of eight years of war on our troops -- tour after tour, year after year, missing out on moments that every parent treasures: a baby's first steps, the first words, the day the training wheel comes off the bike, birthdays, anniversaries.

WHITEHOUSE: The First Lady Announces New Funding for Military Families

It's hardly the first time the justice's words and actions have sparked debate and criticism.

CNN: Even in dissent, Scalia stirs controversy