A word of warning. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book...
提醒一句:不要过于迷信书上的话。
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'Shouldn't he be given the leading role?' — 'In a word — No.'
“难道不该让他当主角吗?”——“一句话——不行。”
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May I also say a word of thanks to all the people who sent letters.
请允许我也向所有来信的人表示感谢。
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