The questions became more demanding, and Lill knew she would soon have to knock on a door.

父亲的问题变得越来越苛严，莉儿知道她必须马上敲开一家公司的门。

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There was a sharp knock on the door.

敲门声大作。

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No sooner had I sat down than there was a loud knock on the door.

我刚坐下就有人大声敲门。

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