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Definition: used to talk about part of a story that happens in a sudden and surprising way Level: C2
一辆车从拐角处疾驰而来，然后突然我就发现自己躺在地上了。
A car came speeding round the corner, and ___the ___next ___thing ___I ___knew I was lying on the ground.
我坐下来想喝杯饮料，然后突然我就在和三个陌生人打牌了。
I sat down for a quick drink, and ___the ___next ___thing ___I ___knew I was playing cards with three strangers.
我正在海滩上享受一个宁静的下午，突然间，我就在帮忙扑灭一场小火了。
I was enjoying a peaceful afternoon on the beach, ___the ___next ___thing ___I ___knew, I was helping to put out a small fire.