ONE PHRASE, IN CONTEXT

every now and then

时不时；偶尔

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时不时；偶尔

IN A SENTENCE

Every now and then, the library hosts a repair clinic where neighbors fix lamps and small appliances.
图书馆时不时会举办维修活动，邻居们可以在那里修理灯具和小家电。

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偶尔；时不时

IN A SENTENCE

Every now and then, the old theater screens a silent film and invites a pianist to play live accompaniment.
老剧院偶尔会放映一部默片，并邀请钢琴家现场伴奏。

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We still call each other every now and then, even though we live far apart.
虽然住得很远，我们还是会时不时互相打电话。

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And every now and then, there's some French words, and you write it down.
而且时不时会有一些法语单词，你就把它写下来。

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