He did not intend paying the bill, but on second thoughts paid it.

他并未打算付账，但经重新考虑后还是付了。

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At first, she wanted to call the guards, but on second thoughts she changed her mind.

起先，她想叫卫兵，但是一转念又改变了主意。

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As is vividly depicted in the cartoon, people in mounting numbers are doing something, which seems to be humorous and ridiculous but thought-provoking on second thoughts.

正如图片生动描述的那样，越来越多的人……这看起来很可笑很荒谬但却令人回味。

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But on second thoughts, the practice seemed worth a look.

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But, on second thoughts, the guardsmen feel more cautious about the new defence thinking.

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Kraft Foods dished up a tasty-looking second-quarter earnings report on Monday, but after investors digest it, they may have second thoughts.

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