来自《耶鲁大学开放课程：美国革命 第9集 第9集》

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  and Patrick Henry there,
  帕特里克·亨利之流
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  and already these people are radical in their thoughts,
  这些人的思想原本就是激进的
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  they're already pondering the possibility of war--
  他们已经在考虑开战的可能
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  you'll hear from Patrick Henry in a moment--
  你们之后会听到帕特里克·亨利的言论
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  but there were also moderates there
  但是仍然有保守人士
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  who were more in favor of reconciliation or reform
  更倾向于居中调停或采取改良措施
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  and who hoped that the meeting
  他们希望这次国会会议
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  of the Congress would maybe show parliament
  也许能向英国议会两院展示
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  that the colonies were united and determined,
  他们的团结统一及坚定意志
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  and that maybe the simple fact
  也许这样
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  that it met would inspire parliament
  会提醒英国上下两院
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  to modify some of its policies.
  调整他们的政策