There was a dispute about the rightful succession to the throne.

对于王位的合法继承权有过一场争论。

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We left John Canty dragging the rightful prince into Offal Court, with a noisy and delighted mob at his heels.

我们上次说到约翰·康第拖着合法的王子往垃圾大院去，一群吵吵闹闹、兴高采烈的闲人跟在他身后。

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Though its villain also receives his rightful deserts, the thriller presents a less comfortable and credible world.

虽然反派也得到了应有的惩罚，但这部惊悚片呈现了一个不那么舒适可信的世界。

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