Suddenly it dawned on me that they couldn't possibly have met before.

我突然明白他们以前不可能见过面。

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It gradually dawned on me that I still had talent and ought to run again.

我渐渐明白我还有能力，应该再参加一次。

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It suddenly dawned on Tom that it was become very lonely and still.

汤姆突然觉得，这里变得非常寂寞和冷清。

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But then, it dawned on me, me that this column might succeed in catching your attention.

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It slowly dawned on Rothberg that a sensor like that could be used for DNA sequencing.

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And it suddenly dawned on me that this was not another earth orbital flight.

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