They were originally written as semi-secret court entertainments, scribbled on bits of paper and passed from hand to hand, like jewels or flowers.

起初它们只是半隐秘状态的宫廷娱乐，潦草地写在纸片上，手手相传，就像珠宝或鲜花。

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She reminds us that they were originally written as semi-secret court entertainments, scribbled on bits of paper and passed from hand to hand, like jewels or flowers, as part of love-games.

她提醒我们，起初它们只是半隐秘状态的宫廷娱乐的应景之作- - -潦草的写在纸片上，手手相传，就像珠宝和鲜花，作为恋爱游戏的一部分。

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Slumped semi-conscious on the sofa, Megan Archer summoned up what little strength she had left and fixed the paramedic attempting to hand her a vital glucose tablet with a determined gaze.

在沙发上陷入半昏迷状态之中，梅根·阿彻想起她身上还有一点力气，她意志坚决地盯着正要递给她一片关乎生死的葡萄糖片的医护人员。

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That same year, Chuao shifted from wrapping bars by hand to semi-automated packaging.

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