My father occupied a special place in my life that no one else could fill.

我父亲在我生命中就有特殊的意义，那没有别人可以替代。

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A short while after this special moment, my father narrowly escaped death following heart surgery.

这个特别时刻刚过不久，爸爸就进行了心脏手术，不过幸免于难。

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My father serves wine only on special occasions.

我爸爸只在特殊场合喝酒。

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They knew my father, respected him and his work, and realized how special Margaux was.

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