This is when hard-working people can retire to a life of ease and fulfillment.

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You want people that are smart,incredibly hard-working.

聪明能干,异常勤勉

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I think that, in general, universities here are just looking for people who are intelligent and hard-working,

总的来说，我认为这里的大学希望招收聪明又刻苦的学生，

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