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[00:00.00]1651.He never gives up. [00:01.06]他很顽固。 [00:02.12]1652.He's in a terrible mood. [00:03.45]他正在大发脾气。 [00:04.78]1653.Is he any better? [00:05.86]他比较好一点儿吗？ [00:06.95]1654.You had better wise up. [00:0

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