但正当我拿起无线话筒开始发言时，我惊恐地意识到我的扩音器不起作用了。

But as I picked up the wireless microphone and began my speech, I realized in horror that my public address system was silent.

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她看了我一眼，迟疑了片刻，拿起话筒并且轻声地把下午照看孩子的事安排停当。

She holds my gaze and, after a pause, picks up and quietly confirms childcare arrangements for the afternoon.

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电话响了三声，我急忙拿起话筒。

On the third ring, I quickly picked up the receiver.

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