I think my earnestness amused him.

我想我当时那认真劲儿让他觉得好笑。

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We would admire both his earnestness and his self-aware irony.

我们由衷地钦佩他的认真和有自知之明的讽刺艺术。

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The old man's eyes sparkled with wisdom, earnestness and a childish smile.

老人的眼中闪烁着智慧的光芒，眼神坚定不移，时而还会露出孩子般灿烂的笑容。

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Sam's now-deceased friend, Perry, is portrayed with youthful earnestness and likeability by Chris Dwan.

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