机关算尽一朝覆亡: they were tricky enough but they collapsed after all
Example Sentences:
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Some love stories may end in misunderstandings , and some start from misunderstandings 有些爱情可能在误解中覆亡，也有些是从误解中萌芽。
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The construction began in the ming dynasty and was completed after over a hundred years in the 27th year of qianlong of the qing dynasty ( 1762 ) 相传为侯居石所捐建，工程历经明朝覆亡，百多年后，至清朝乾隆27年( 1762年)才落成。
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The film gave us a clear picture of what happened 60 years ago just before the hitler empire collapsed through unique angles and impressive production techniques 本片用独特的叙事角度和精湛的影院技巧，让人们对60年前希特勒覆亡前那一历史瞬间有了感同身受的了解。
