Being a writer can also be hard on the back; ask Philip Roth who often works at a stand-up desk.

当作家也对脊背不好；关于这一问题，可以问问飞利浦·罗丝。他经常在一张特制的工作台前站着写作。

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It is a sure bet that at crucial moments America will be on hand to browbeat Europeans into taking action. The Federal Reserve will stand by to back the European Central Bank.

在紧要关头美国必然会出手逼迫欧洲采取行动，美联储也会支持欧洲中央银行。

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And there is always a mechanic on stand-by at the back of the car with a power-operated engine starter, ready for instant use if the car stalls.

在赛车尾部总有一个技师手持引擎启动器，随时准备防止赛车熄火。

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Both sons look back with pride at their fathers. Both are also working to overcome suspicions that stand in the way of renewed U.S.-Russian cooperation to meet challenges that could confront their children.

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Somebody way at the back there; stand up and shout.

坐在后面的同学,站起来大声回答

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So even that wasn't loud enough okay, so we we really need to get people-- That was very clear, very nice, but we need people to stand up and shout, or these people at the back can't hear. So your name is?

这样声音还是太小,所以我希望,之前的同学的解释清晰正确,但以后请大家站起来大声点说,否则后面的听不到,你的名字是

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The ushers stand at the back of the hall during performances, and policy dictates that when a cellphone rings, ushers discreetly ask the owner to turn it off, said Betsy Vorce, a Lincoln Center spokeswoman.

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The monitor's easily accessible connections are located at the back of the stand.

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Television reports suggested the gates at the back of the stand had been opened by police to allow United supporters with tickets for the home section of the stadium to sit with their own fans.

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