The crowd, sensing that ridicule would be the order of the day, became a nervously appreciative audience for each punch line.

在场的人们意识到，冷嘲热讽将是当天的常规动作，于是提心掉胆地当起了热心听众，“欣赏”连珠的妙语。

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The crowd instantly gasped, sensing trouble.

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The momentum was with now with the 28-year-old and, sensing a deciding set, the crowd came to life.

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The crowd responded and Rangers boss Walter Smith, sensing a chance for his side to stamp their authority, sent on Thomas Buffel and Daniel Cousin for the hard-working Darcheville and Novo.

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