爱自己-对别人说“不”

Telling people "no.

 

It's hard to turn people down, especially if you don't like displeasing¹ other folks.

 

But sometimes, you just gotta do it.

 

Whether it's shooing away a solicitor² at the door,or saying no to an acquaintance who asks for your last piece of gum, sometimes you have to draw the line.

 

1 displeasing   

不愉快的，令人发火的

参考例句：

• Such conduct is displeasing to your parents. 这种行为会使你的父母生气的。
• Omit no harsh line, smooth away no displeasing irregularity. 不能省略任何刺眼的纹路，不能掩饰任何讨厌的丑处。

2 solicitor   

n.初级律师，事务律师

参考例句：

• The solicitor's advice gave me food for thought.律师的指点值得我深思。
• The solicitor moved for an adjournment of the case.律师请求将这个案件的诉讼延期。