He was too much of a maverick ever to hold high office.

他太特立独行了，永远都担当不了高级职位。

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They hold high "it is art but art" flag and raise whiffs of aestheticism literature ideological trend at the Chinese modem literary world.

这些作家高举“为艺术而艺术”的旗帜，在中国现代文坛掀起了一股唯美主义文学思潮。

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They have ability of knowledge, recording capability and creative ability. Moreover, they have the conditions to hold high-level cultural learning and creating something fresh.

他们具有一定的知识水平、文化记录与创造能力，也有条件进行高层次的食事文化学习和创造。

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The Southern Confederate soldiers are shown forced under the feet of the horses, while the horsemen hold their swords high.

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I want my children to be able to hold their heads high as Americans.

我希望我的孩子,作为美国人，能够昂首挺胸。

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High above her head, she would hold a torch of freedom to light the world.

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They agreed to hold high-level talks on climate change and to ease business investment cooperation.

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Abductions are not uncommon in Venezuela, where criminals hold high-profile victims until their families pay hefty ransoms.

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Such an insight certainly applies to the broad scope of humanity, particularly those who hold high opinions of themselves.

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