Tom's distress of mind wore off gradually and the toothache grew irksome and was discarded.
汤姆的不安慢慢缓解,假装牙痛也变得无趣,就恢复了平时的样子。
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The figure-skating pair's convincing victory last week was particularly irksome to their rivals, who were in peak form and complained privately about the judging.