In ancient times the custom of shaking hands served to transfer power or authority.
在古时候,握手的惯例用以表示转让力量或权威。
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The peaceful transfer of authority is rare in history, yet common in our country.
这次权利的和平过渡在历史上是罕见的,但在美国是平常的。
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S. soldiers attend the transfer-of-authority ceremony between the U. S. 1st Cavalry Division and the U. S. 1st Armored Division in Baghdad on Jan. 13, 2010.