At that moment the sound of a motor car was heard in the drive.

这时，传来一阵驾驶机动车的马达声。

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The children were running to move the bag of rice when they heard the sound of a motor bike.

孩子们正要跑过去搬开那袋米，这时他们听到了摩托车的声音。

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He sat down miserably, as if I had pushed him, and simultaneously there was the sound of a motor turning into my lane.

他苦恼地坐了下来，仿佛我推了他似的，正在这时传来一辆汽车拐进我巷子的声音。

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The sound of a motor sends carp launching high out of the water at passing boats, sometimes smacking passengers straight into the river.

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The only sound is their oar-blades slicing into the water and the gentle hum of a motor launch behind.

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