So the journey was to be a bit of mother-son bonding at this key stage in the boy's life, while he still appreciated his mother's company.
因而这个旅程有点像在男孩子人生的关键阶段的母子亲情，男孩还是很感激母亲的陪同。
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In a rare blast of temper over dinner one night, the elder Mr. Gates reacted to a bitter mother-son argument by pitching a glass of cold water in young Bill's face.