Lincoln answered that he would be happy to make Seward ambassador to Britain, instead of secretary of state.

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Also, it can be a rhetorical question or a question that does not want to be answered.

当然，这也可以用在问一种修辞的问题，或一种不需要回答的问题。

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People answered--most people said, no, I'd be so annoyed and angry with myself I'd just leave.

大多数人回答道，不会，我肯定会很烦很生气,我会直接离开。

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The president answered, informing Mister Morehouse that all claims for overcharge should be sent to the Claims Department.

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Some women who answered the questions were found to be cynically hostile, or highly untrusting of others.

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Olive laughed and answered: "Nate,I think it is you who is going to be sick.

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"It might be lonesome," Ransie answered.

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Lincoln answered. "It must be done.

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The questions to be asked and answered are beyond the jurisdiction of Scots law and the restricted remit of the Scottish government.

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Former Cuban President Fidel Castro will be let loose there." appeared relaxed and talkative as he answered questions on the Cuban television current affairs program Mesa Redonda or Round Table.

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