He sat listening to the tick of the grandfather clock.

他坐着倾听那个落地式大钟的嘀嗒声。

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Note the Smoke Alarm above the grandfather clock.

注意：以上祖父时钟烟雾报警器。

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A large pendulum swung back and forth inside the grandfather clock.

落地式大摆钟里的大钟摆来回摆动。

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