They could even pat a player on the back to congratulate him for scoring a goal.

他们甚至可以在球员射门时轻拍他的背部向他道贺。

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It's nice to get a pat on the back from him and I hope that the promotion does come through.

很高兴他能表扬我，我希望这一次我能确实得到提升。

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Strangers pat him on the back, and he felt he did a job well done.

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They slay the dreamer, pat him on the back and hope he goes away.

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One of the marshals gave him a discreet pat on the back on the way out.

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