When it comes to discussing philosophy, I am off my beat.

讨论到哲学时我就是外行了。

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I kick off my shoes and run toward the base, eager to beat other tourists who have begun to arrive by the busload.

我踢脱鞋子，跑向基地，渴望比乘公共汽车赶往那儿的游客抢先到达。

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That schism caused friction with my employer, as Apple told IDC to take me off the Apple beat, but I kept talking to the press about the company anyway.

FORBES: Apple's Genius Was Under My Fingertips The Whole Time

But with TripAdvisor and my friends advice, we were able to go down many alleys and explore local haunts far off the beat trail.

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