Nancy, out of the corner of her eye, saw the shadow that suddenly fell across the doorway.
南希从眼角余光看到那突然落在门道上的影子。
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There was a police car catty-corneracross the street.
街道的斜对角处有辆警车。
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The driver answered, "you know, every morning for the past week, a fine-looking gentleman in a military uniform has been standing across the corner watching you as you get off the bus."