There was silence for a moment. Then the first man spoke again.

VOA: special.2009.01.01

Bitter pride, chipper laughter Then silence, each waiting for the other to contribute something.

苦涩的高傲，爽朗的笑声,沉寂却随之而来,每个人都在等其他人说点什么。

耶鲁公开课 - 1945年后的美国小说课程节选

There was a short silence, and then the door opened slowly.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

Then the hunter's rough voice broke the silence.

VOA: special.2010.03.20

Then there was a long silence.

VOA: special.2009.02.07