"If you wish it," he replied, as coolly as if she had asked him to pass the nuts.

“如果你希望的话。”他回答，冷淡得就像她让他把坚果递过来一样。

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Although I spoke to him a number of times, it was only to pass the time of day.

我虽然和他说过许多次话，但都是寒喧而已。

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When the bull got close to him, he clumsily stepped aside to let it pass.

当公牛接近了他时，他笨拙地向一旁一闪，把公牛让了过去。

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In a Labor Day speech before union workers on Monday, Mr.Obama said it is time for lawmakers to end the debate over health care and pass legislation for him to sign.

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The present public uncertainty has allowed Mr Berlusconi's coalition to pass legislation first to make it difficult to prosecute him and finally to bar him from judgment.

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You know, give him a place to play, and not pass it onto him, yet.

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Victory should strengthen his position at home, though whether it will enable him to pass, say, his full tax cut is more doubtful.

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