A huge hole was torn in the front of it a long time ago.

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He was motionless, all but for one finger that moved up and down in front of his face as if he were marking time with it.

他一动也不动，除了一根手指在他的面前上下摆动,好像在用它标记时间。

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Now, try putting that up in front of your desk: "You're a genius all the time."

你们可以试试把这句放在你们桌子前：,你一直是个天才“

耶鲁公开课 - 1945年后的美国小说课程节选

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