Though intelligence is powerless to modify character, it is a dab hand at finding euphemisms for its weaknesses.

  • -- Quentin Crisp 昆汀·奎斯普

虽然智力无法改变性格,但它是为自己的弱点寻找委婉语的能手。

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I grew up under Thatcher. I grew up believing that I was fundamentally powerless. Then gradually over the years it occurred to me that this was actually a very convenient myth for the state.

我在撒切尔夫人的领导下长大。在我成长的过程中,我一直认为自己从根本上是无能为力的。后来多年来,我逐渐意识到,这实际上是一个非常方便的国家神话。

Those in powerless positions aren't about to complain about bullying bosses, abusive supervisors or corrupt co-workers. There is no safe way to do so and no process that promises redress.

那些处于弱势地位的人不会抱怨欺负老板、辱骂上司或腐败同事。这样做没有安全的方法,也没有承诺补救的程序。

My biggest weakness as a endurance athlete has been in not drinking enough water after training, thereby racing sometimes while dehydrated.

作为一名耐力运动员,我最大的弱点是训练后没有喝足够的水,因此有时在脱水的情况下比赛。

I think he is an extremely accessible character. In Data there is no potential for cruelty.

我认为他是一个非常平易近人的角色。在数据中没有残酷的可能性。

The acknowledgment of our weakness is the first step in repairing our loss.

承认我们的弱点是弥补损失的第一步。

No one will question your integrity if your integrity is not questionable.

如果你的正直没有问题,没有人会质疑你的正直。