These things happen: bright young things never last long in backwaters.

情况总是这样：年轻有为的人决不会在死水中待很久。

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Great opportunities to serve never last long. They pass quickly, sometimes never to return again.

服侍的好机会不会一直出现，它们转瞬即逝，有时也一去不返。

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In ancient times a city that had no walls could never last long because it was prey to any enemy.

在古时，一个没有墙垣的城邑是绝对守不住的，因为它会成为任何敌人的猎物。

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Kelly told the committee that the facilities at Guantanamo were designed as temporary structures and never intended to last as long as they have.

NPR: General Says Guantanamo Buildings Are In Disrepair

"Placebo effects have never been shown to last as long as one year, " the company said in a statement.

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It seemed like this day would never come, but at long last, Blizzard is finally being firm with a release date for Diablo 3.

FORBES: Diablo 3 Gets a Release Date at Last