once [w?ns] adv. 曾经,以前
【扩】whilom 曾经
【搭】at once 立刻 once in a while 偶尔
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A: Let's meet each other half way once more, then the gap will be closed and our business completed.
B: You certainly have a way of talking me into it.
A:我们再一次各让一半吧。这样差额就可以消除,生意也做成了。
B:您真有办法,把我说服了。
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temptation [temp?tei??n] n. 诱惑
article [?ɑ?tik(?)l] n. 物品,东西
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A: Can I deposit valuables here?
B: Of course, you can. Please put your articles in this bag and seal it.
A:请问我可以在这里存放贵重物品吗?
B:当然可以。请将物品放进这个袋子并封上口。
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wrap [r?p] v. 包裹
simply [?simpli] adv. 仅仅
【派】simplify 简化
【例】If you don't dare to speak English owing to the fact that you are afraid of making mistakes, you simply will never learn English.
如果你因为怕说错而不敢说英语,将永远也学不会英语。
【扩】merely 仅仅
arrest [??rest] v. 逮捕