It's sometimes hard to see if a friend is really a true Pal until there is a life-changing moment in your life that requires the person's support.

当你在生命中的重要时刻，需要朋友支持时，便是看出朋友的真心的时候。

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Because you were a Pal during his disaster of a marriage, he will always be able to play the "friend" card with you.

因为在他的婚姻灾难里，你是他的朋友，他会一直跟你打“朋友”牌。

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Your work Pal doesn't have to be your best friend outside of work.

你的工作伙伴不一定要是你工作之外的最好的朋友。

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