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From what country is that ship? 那艘船是哪个国家的？ You don't know? Fine, so much the better! At least its nationality will remain a secret to you. Go below! 您不知道？好啊！太好了！它的国籍，至少对您来说，是个谜。

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What are they, captain? I asked. 船长，什么方法呢？我问。 Here I'm naturally led into telling you how the Nautilus is maneuvered. 这样一来，我自然得告诉你我是怎样驾驶诺第留斯号的。 I can't wait to find out. 我很想

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