My father is a man of few words who expresses his love for me through his action.

我的父亲是个少言寡语的人，他通过行动来表达对我的爱。

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Across from me was a tall, large man, middle-aged, with whom I exchanged a few words about the weather and our plans for the following day.

我的对面站着一个高大的中年男人，我跟他寒暄了几句天气话题和我们下一天的计划。

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And on a postcard balanced on the edge of the table, in pencil, he scribbled a few hurried words to me, scattering exclamation points and expressing his delight and his love for the world.

他把明信片平放在桌子边，用铅笔草草给我写上几句话，划上感叹号，表达他对这个世界的欢喜和热爱。

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So if you say, "Can you summerize for me in a few words the main ideas?"

如果你问,"你能简单地,为我总结一下上节课的内容吗"

耶鲁公开课 - 基础物理课程节选

And on a postcard balanced on the edge of the table, in pencil, he scribbled a few hurried words to me, scattering exclamation points and expressing his delight and his love for the world.

NEWYORKER: See the Other Side