She astonished us by saying she was leaving.

她说她要离开，令我们大为惊奇。

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English graduate Kong Juan,21, echoed the wishes of millions of Chinese, saying she hoped to have a prosperous year ahead for herself and her country.

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So you are saying that Nicola can go back into the state of nature if she wants to but she can't drive on Mass. Ave.?

你是说,只要妮可拉愿意，她可以回到自然状态,但她从此不能在麻省的路上开车了？

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And she's saying "I don't look fine, I'm old, I'm not looking great. I'm really tired."

她说，“我看起来很不好，我年纪大了，也不再美丽了。我真的很疲劳。”

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The executive director of Glenwood Gardens in Bakersfield defended the nurse, saying she had followed policy.

BBC: Lorraine Bayless death: Inquiry after nurse refuses CPR

Opposition AMs had criticised her absence as disrespectful, saying she should have "faced the music".

BBC: Bethan Jenkins AM

Many fellow Conservatives have criticised her for taking part, saying she was neglecting her constituents.

BBC: Nadine Dorries returning from Australia