I asked a question and then sat down.

我问了个问题，然后坐了下来。

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He made a gong to announce his arrival, respectfully bowed three times at the door, then sat down quietly in front of the master.

他鸣锣通报自己的到来，恭恭敬敬在门口鞠了三个躬，然后静静在师傅面前坐了下来。

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I started with "Hello" and then sat down beside her.

我先说了声“你好”，然后在她旁边坐下。

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The two leaders then sat down to discuss world trouble spots, Russia, the Asian financial crisis.

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Jerry Jr. then sat down with creditors, including Household Retail Services and Stephens of Little Rock, Ark.

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Jerry Jr. then sat down with creditors, including Household Retail Services and Stephens of Little Rock, Arkansas, and worked out a seven-year repayment plan.

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