Suddenly one old woman began to clap, and then applause filled the room.

突然，一个老妇人开始鼓掌，随后整个房间都响起了掌声。

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Then the applause burst out.

随后爆发出掌声。

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Then the applause would become deafening.

那时的掌声将变得震耳欲聋。

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It took 20 minutes to deliver, and was greeted by journalists with stunned silence, then sustained applause.

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Only then did tumultuous applause erupt for the terrific performance that had just taken place.

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When folks have money to spend, they buy a new car, and the car companies do well, and they hire more workers. (Applause.) When you've got some extra money in your pockets, then you go get some pizza from Brenda. (Applause.) And then Brenda decides, maybe she can afford to hire another worker.

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