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11:20 Oct 16, 2014 |
Chinese to English translations [PRO] Science - Computers (general) | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Lincoln Hui Hong Kong Local time: 13:49 | ||||||
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4 | violation will be detected |
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3 +1 | have the authorities knocking on your door |
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"check the water meter" |
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violation will be detected Explanation: 查水表=reading the (water) meter , 但不能直譯。 |
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have the authorities knocking on your door Explanation: Should reasonably convey the meaning. |
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17 mins peer agreement (net): +1 |
Reference: "check the water meter" Reference information: http://chinadigitaltimes.net/space/Check_the_water_meter Euphemism for the police paying an unannounced house call |
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