She tried to smile, but instead tears came to her eyes.

她试图微笑，但泪水却涌了上来。

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She tried to smile, but I saw the resignation and acceptance in her eyes.

她尽力想要微笑，可是我能看出她眼神里流露出一种无可奈何和逆来顺受的神情。

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Grandma groped at the fresh paint for a moment. Slowly, she figured out our prank. She tried to smile.

奶奶在没干的颜料上摸索了一会儿，慢慢地她发觉这只是个恶作剧。

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She tried to smile as she saw the barely visible mark.

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She tried to smile, but the left side of her face didn't move.

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She tried to smile at him.

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