08 THE STORIES OF ROME

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THE STORIES of ROME

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encouraging someone who is hesitant 当某人犹豫不决是给予鼓励. 1. Give it a try. 试试看。 2. Go for it. 去试试吧。 3. Have a go at it. 你来试一试。 4. It won't hurt you to try it. 你不妨试试。 5. It's going to be hard,