One morning, I didn't want to go to school, and decided to feign illness.

一天早上，我不愿去上学，就决定装病。

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One common scam is for a pair of ne’er-do-wells to feign distress (a broken scooter, an illness) and when you (good samaritan) pull over to help, you are robbed.

一个普通的花招就是一对无用的人让你心生怜悯。 (一辆坏了的脚踏车一个病痛患者) ，当你(心存善意)过去帮忙的时候 就被抢了。

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One common scam is for a pair of ne’er-do-wells to feign distress (a broken scooter, an illness) and when you (good samaritan) pull over to help, you are robbed.

一个普通的花招就是一对无用的人让你心生怜悯。 (一辆坏了的脚踏车一个病痛患者) ，当你(心存善意)过去帮忙的时候 就被抢了。

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