John was a poor but very smart kid and he always got top grades at school.

约翰是个贫穷但很聪明的孩子，他总是在学校取得高分。

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John was pitted against an opponent just as smart as he was.

有人让约翰和完全像他一样聪明的对手进行较量。

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John is as smart as his father. Like father, like son.

“约翰和他父亲一样精明。”“有其父，必有其子嘛。”

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John was smart enough to piece this together, and realize what was going on.

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