I was the only person on deck at that time of night.
夜里那段时间只有我一个人在甲板上。
《牛津词典》
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It was the first time she had seen him in person.
这是她第一次见到他本人。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
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When you meet a person for the first time, make an effort to find the things which you and that person have in common so that you can build the conversation from that point.