A few weeks ago a New York cab driver nearly broke down in tears as he told me he'd had to apply for food stamps to continue feeding his family.

几周前，纽约市的一位出租车司机几乎是含着泪告诉我，为了维系家人的生计，他不得不去申请食品券。

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One guest named Marcy got so upset she broke down in tears and had to leave early.

有一次，一位名叫马西的客人听了 我的说话后，感到非常痛苦不安，还留下了眼泪，并早早的离开了晚宴。

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Long before he even became a father, Brad Pitt broke down in tears and spoke of his desire to have daughters.

在成为父亲的很久之前，布拉德·皮特曾恸哭着说出想要女儿的心愿。

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Jessica's mother Cheryl Allen broke down in tears as she listened to Mr Sheppard give evidence.

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But he broke down in tears Wednesday as photographers struggled to take his picture.

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Mr Sollecito's impassive face provided a stark contrast to Miss Knox who broke down in tears in the courtroom.

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