Of course, the old school tie has been a help.

校友关系当然是帮了忙的。

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Taking more than one old school tie or hula-girl grass skirt will make you an invaluable person to know.

如果你只是戴了老旧的高中领带，或者扶桑花裙子，那么你会成为一个不值得认识的人。

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When he finally made it to the medical office, the school nurse led him to a bed, removed his tie, then placed a mask over his mouth and nose. The cool rush of oxygen brought some relief.

他来到学校的医务室，护士让他躺在床上，松开他的领带，然后给他戴上氧气面罩 凉爽的氧气使他的症状得到一些缓解。

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Pictured in school shorts, shirt, tie and school sweater and knee-length grey socks, (see the picture here) Kimani tells how had always regretted missing out on an education when he was young.

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Mr Arden credited School Disco's success the strictness of its dress code, which prescribes clothing such as school tie and dark trousers for "boys", and pinafore dresses and high heels (eh?) for "girls".

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D.s, can be invaluable in terms of old-school-tie contacts.

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