立彬の日本語
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思いきや, おもいきや
1. contrary to expectations, or so we thought, but ...
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もっと古典的な顔立ちなのかと思いきや、今の時代でも充分通用する美形です。
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I expected more classical features, but hers is a beauty that would do well even in this age.
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あっさり断られると思いきや、彼女は承諾してくれました。
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I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
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