Seven after nine? No. I'm sure he's in his office.
九点零七分 ,不会太早的。我肯定他到办公室了。
Knowledge advances by steps and not by leaps.
知识只能循序渐进,不能跃进。
The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.