Impaired driving, unsafe roads and other dangers shatter lives in a matter of seconds.

酒后驾驶、不安全的道路和其他危险可在瞬间毁灭生命。

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The chain reaction that actually runs the reactor can be shut off in a matter of seconds.

实际运行反应堆的链式反应可以在数秒左右被关闭。

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Thus, it is able to bring the filesystem back to a consistent state in a matter of seconds.

因而，它能够在几秒钟时间内将文件系统恢复到一致性状态。

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Calves are roped and tied in a matter of seconds.

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That ratcheted up the intensity from contentious to chippy in a matter of seconds.

NPR: Bruins Drop Penguins 3-0 To Take Early Lead

In this rugged terrain, smoldering embers can shoot up to 8-foot flames in a matter of seconds.

CNN: Wildfire ravages home but spares family roosters

Facial contortions, sound effects, tall tales all could be used in a matter of seconds to get a laugh.

WSJ: Comedian Jonathan Winters Dies