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The marathon will start at eight o'clock sharp in front of the city hall.

(Chinese) 马拉松比赛将于八点整在市政厅前开始。

I need to find my keys so I can start the car and drive to work.

(Chinese) 我需要找到钥匙，好发动汽车开车去上班。

The loud thunder gave her a start while she was quietly reading a book.

(Chinese) 正当她静静看书时，一声巨响的雷声吓了她一跳。

He woke up with a start after having a nightmare about falling from a bridge.

(Chinese) 他在做了一个从桥上摔下来的噩梦后，惊叫着醒了过来。