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(原有的) original
original meaning; original intention
本来的意思
the dialectics inherent in things
事物本来的辩证法
He wanted to study physics at first. But he changed his mind later.
他本来准备学物理的,但后来改变了主意。
They could have avoided resorting to force in dealing with the matter.
在处理这件事情上, 他们本来是可以避免使用武力的。
Of course it should be handled that way.
本来就该这样办。
You need not have come last light.
你昨晚本来无需来的。