While at the moment Tom may seem to be moving on at a rate of knots, chances are that in five years time it is Nicole who will be having the fewer regrets about their parting.

很可能5年内，为两人分手而后悔的是尼科尔，因为此刻汤姆·克鲁斯的演艺事业看起来正飞黄腾达。

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The rich man lent the servant his horse, and he duly set off for Samara at a great rate of knots.

富人把他的马借给了仆人，于是仆人就以极快的速度按时出发了。

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Celtic knew a win would wrap the title and began the match at a furious rate of knots.

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Meanwhile, foreign banks operating in Cyprus will probably head for the hills, knowing that an economy already in recession will probably now contract at a rate of knots - causing penury to many.

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