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Congratulations and Appreciations

1.W: Congratulations to you on your success! 祝贺您取得成功。 G: Thank you very much. 非常感谢。 2. W: Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your cooperation! 请接受我对您的合作表示最衷心的祝贺。 G: Thanks. 谢谢

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