He had stayed so close that the old man was afraid he would cut the line with his tail which was sharp as a scythe and almost of that size and shape.

这雄鱼离钓索好近，老人生怕它会用它的尾巴把钓索割断，这尾巴象大镰刀般锋利，大小和形状都和大镰刀差不多。

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He had stayed so close that the old man was afraid he would cut the with his tail that was sharp as a scythe and almost of that size and shape.

他靠得非常近，老人很担心他会用尾巴将钓线剪断，他的尾巴锐利得有如镰刀一样，连大小和形状都极像镰刀。

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The drake was a-swimming with his curly tail; The little man made it his mark, mark, mark.

正在游泳的公鸭有翘翘的尾巴，小个子男人把它做了记号。

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The typical tail-wagger need not work for a living, as his man provides him with food, housing, veterinary care, toys and other necessities and comforts of life.

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