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别看他岁数大了，但走起路来很有精气神。

bié kàn tā suìshu dà le, dàn zǒu qǐ lù lái hěn yǒu jīngqìshén.

Even though he is old, he still has a lot of energy and spirit when he walks.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
离别时，他们回忆起过去三年的点点滴滴。

líbié shí, tāmen huíyì qǐ guòqù sān nián de diǎndiǎndīdī.

When parting, they recalled every little detail of the past three years.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
清晨的寒气让路上的行人都缩起了脖子。

qīngchén de hán qì ràng lù shàng de xíngrén dōu suō qǐ le bózi.

The early morning chill made the pedestrians on the street hunch their shoulders.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
经他这一提醒，我才恍然忆起去年的往事。

jīng tā zhèi yī tíxǐng, wǒ cái huǎng rán yì qǐ qùnián de wǎngshì.

With his reminder, I suddenly recalled the events of last year.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
这娃虽然年纪很小，但干起活来很有力气。

zhè wá suīrán niánjì hěn xiǎo, dàn gàn qǐ huó lái hěn yǒu lìqi.

Although this kid is very young, he is quite strong when he works.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
回想起孩提时代的往事，他总是忍不住微笑。

huíxiǎng qǐ hái tí shídài de wǎngshì, tā zǒngshì rěn bù zhù wēixiào.

Whenever he recalls his childhood memories, he can't help but smile.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
他在路边随口哼唱起一支旋律优美的曲子。

tā zài lùbiān suíkǒu hēngchàng qǐ yī zhī xuánlǜ yōuměi de qǔzi.

He casually hummed a beautiful melody by the side of the road.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
他从一名普通的警员做起，最终成为了警司。

tā cóng yī míng pǔtōng de jǐngyuán zuò qǐ, zuìzhōng chéngwéi le jǐngsī.

He started as a regular police officer and eventually became a superintendent.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
下次你可以在他们把我绑起来之前赶到厕所。

xià cì nǐ kěyǐ zài tāmen bǎ wǒ bǎng qǐ lái zhīqián gǎndào cèsuǒ.

Next time you could get there before they tape me to the toilet.
Source: OpenSubtitles
老友相见，他们坐在长椅上聊起了童年的往事。

lǎoyǒu xiāngjiàn, tāmen zuò zài chángyǐ shàng liáo qǐ le tóngnián de wǎngshì.

Meeting as old friends, they sat on a bench and chatted about their childhood memories.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
这把菜刀的木柄握感极佳，切起菜来十分称手。

zhè bǎ càidāo de mùbǐng wò gǎn jí jiā, qiē qǐ cài lái shífēn chèn shǒu.

The wooden handle of this kitchen knife has an excellent grip, making it very handy for chopping vegetables.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
这匹马的一只蹄子受了伤，走起路来一瘸一拐的。

zhè pǐ mǎ de yī zhī tízi shòu le shāng, zǒu qǐ lù lái yī qué yī guǎi de.

One of the horse's hooves was injured, so it was walking with a limp.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
由于刮起了强劲的东风，船只靠岸变得有些困难。

yóuyú guā qǐ le qiángjìng de dōngfēng, chuánzhī kào'àn biàn de yǒuxiē kùnnan.

Due to the strong east wind, it has become somewhat difficult for the ships to dock.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
微风吹过，平静的湖面上荡起了层层细微的波纹。

wēifēng chuī guò, píngjìng de húmiàn shàng dàng qǐ le céngcéng xìwēi de bōwén.

A gentle breeze blew across the water, creating fine ripples on the calm surface of the lake.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
老一辈科学家甘当人梯，托举起科学界的明日之星。

lǎo yī bèi kēxuéjiā gāndāng rén tī, tuōjǔ qǐ kēxuéjiè de míngrì zhī xīng.

The older generation of scientists is willing to serve as a stepping stone to support the rising stars of science.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
这个路段的门面房动辄要上千万元，普通人很难买得起。

zhè gè lùduàn de ménmian fáng dòngzhé yào shàngqiānwàn yuán, pǔtōngrén hěn nán mǎi de qǐ.

Storefronts on this stretch of road can easily cost over ten million yuan; ordinary people can't afford them.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
我肯定这药起作用了。

wǒ kěndìng zhè yào qǐ zuòyòng le.

I know for sure that the medicine's working.
Source: OpenSubtitles
本规定自即日起施行。

běn guīdìng zì jírì qǐ shīxíng.

These regulations shall take effect as of today.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
你不要对他起疑心。

nǐ bù yào duì tā qǐ yíxīn.

Don't become suspicious of him.
Source: Dong Chinese Dictionary
我从八岁起就会开车了。

wǒ cóng bā suì qǐ jiù huì kāichē le.

I've been driving since I was eight.
Source: OpenSubtitles