Here I saw his glance directed to my hands, which were folded on the table before me. I wondered what he sought there: his words soon explained the quest.

说到这里我看到他的目光扫到了我手上，这时我双乎交叉，放在面前的桌子上。我不知道他在找什么。但他的话立刻解释了那种探寻。

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As soon as the street peddlers saw the police coming, they folded up their stands and took to their heels.

当街头小贩看到警察来了时，他们匆忙卷起摆的摊儿拔腿就跑。

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They recorded one album together - but they were ahead of their time and soon folded.

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As soon as the ministers alighted, they moved toward the aggrieved and, with folded hands, asked them about their problems.

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