Don't say you woke up late — say you were delayed. That covers a multitude of sins!
不要说你醒来晚了——说你因为什么事耽搁了.这是个冠冕堂皇的理由!
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On the morning of New Year's Day, people woke to the sound of firecrackers.
元旦早上, 人们醒来便可以听到鞭炮声.
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我该清醒认识自己了. 我无所事事浪费了太多的时间, 差点毁了我的事业.
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He drowsed off, but then woke up abruptly, as though someone had called his name.
他打了个盹, 但突然又醒了, 好像是有人在喊他的名字.
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