We laugh at jokes, but seldom do we think about how they work.

我们听到笑话就会笑，但却很少去思考它是怎么让我们笑的。

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He came down but seldom, and then only to sell his cheese and buy his provisions.

他很少下来，只是卖掉他的奶酪，买些粮食。

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Anger is never without a reason but seldom a good one.

生气不会没有理由，但很少有好的理由。

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But seldom has he been able to play host to such an illustrious crew.

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We have observed that violations are rampant but seldom have serious consequences.

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Perhaps we speak on the phone fairly often but seldom see them.

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