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"It made perfect sense for the surgeon general to take up the issue because the US used to be a leader in this field," Novotny said.

&它完美的责任感，为外科医生一般占用问题，因为美国原本是一个领导人，在这一领域，&诺沃提尼说。

A simple notebook and paper used to be the only practical solution available, and while it's still an excellent option, modern note-takers can also take advantage of technology to turn their brain into a steel trap.

一本简单的笔记本和一张白纸曾经是独一无二的实用、方便的笔记记录工具，当然，直到现在这也是个很不错的选择。但是，现在人们利用科技，让大脑像一辆马车一样运转。

However, as a 6-foot-9 center who used to be noted for my often over-the-top physical play, I'm always in favor of fellow bigs being able to knock smalls down with impunity.

不管怎么说，过去，一个6尺9寸的中锋更多的是靠他铁血的防守来吸引我，而我则一直喜欢这种做了&坏事&还能逍遥法外的作法。

It was found that, even though the traditional ideas of a patriarchy society still influences the Vietnamese families, it's not as important as it is used to be. The young generation of Vietnamese women reacted differently towards patriarchy when compared to the last generation. Nowadays Vietnamese women have their own thoughts and control over marriages. Even if it's because of financial concerns that make them choose to marry abroad, most decisions are made under serious self-consideration, and not because of influences by their parents.

研究发现虽然传统儒家观念对越南家庭的影响仍深，但是家庭中重男轻女的想法已经没有过去那麼重，新一代的越南女性对於男尊女卑的观念与上一辈已经有所不同，现在越南女性对於婚姻的想法大多已有自我的主张，纵使选择嫁来台湾是因为经济因素，但她们也是经过许多自我的考量之后，才决定远嫁海外，而非因为父母亲观念的影响。

But as mentioned above voltage treatment (it used to be called re-forming in the valve days) will restore the dielectric layer to as good as new.

但正如前提及电压处理(胆机时代被称作&Re-forming&)可以使电介质层恢复新产品时的状态。

I used to be afraid of water, but now I love all water sports, from swimming, wind surfing, snorkeling, to dragon boating, I love it.

比如说我以前很怕水，但是现在我特别喜欢水上运动，从游泳到滑浪风帆到snorkeling到划龙舟，我样样都要参加。

Folks used to be willing to wait patiently for a slow-moving stage coach, but now they kick like the dickens if they miss one ~ of a revolving door.

过去人们乐于耐心等待慢吞吞的公共马车，可现在若错过旋转门口的一次旋转他们就乱踢一气。

Many of today's start-ups have to grapple with logistical problems that used to be the preserve of large companies.

今天，许多的初创企业不得不为了物流问题绞尽脑汁，而以前这只是大公司的问题。

To tell you the truth, I used to be a very superstitious person, and believed in ghosts, fortunetellers, palm readers, etc.

告诉你事实，我过去一直是个非常迷信的人，而且还相信有鬼，算命的，看手相的人等等。

There used to be a shop near the school, but it hasbeen moved to another place.

学校附近曾经有一家商店，不过现在已经搬到另外的地方去了。

The split between the two groups can hardly be papered over.

这两个团体间的分歧难以掩饰。

This approach not only encourages a greater number of responses, but minimizes the likelihood of stale groupthink.

这种做法不仅鼓励了更多的反应，而且减少跟风的可能性。