I used to be a damsel in distress.

我处于忧伤中的女孩。

A theory's acceptance, however, is often gladiatorial.

与其相反，接受一个理论需要一场争斗。

Criticism of journal publishers usually boils down to two things.

而期刊版对此的批判归结为两件事。

However, Larry often helps to bring out the best in me.

但，拉里帮助我展示最好的一面。

The international media was often just as uncritical.

国际媒体也不加批判。

He's had so many colds and sore throats recently.

他最近感冒，并且喉咙痛。

Often they " trade up." Leaving riskier, smaller firms for larger and more stable firms.

他们在 “另觅良枝”，即离开风险更大、规模更小的公司，前往规模更大、更加稳定的公司。

Sometimes it seems that reconciliation stands little chance in the face of war and discord.

在战争和纷扰中，达成和解显得那么的难。

Public officials are often the target of people's frustration.

公共机构的官员人们发泄不满的对象。

Overtime work is often onerous, though it is well paid.

加班的工作报酬很好，但很繁重的。

A long story can sometimes be condensed into a few sentences.

一个长篇故事可以缩写成几个句子。

They are often more industrious, useful citizens than those who are never late.

他们与那些从不迟到的人相比，更勤奋有用的公民。

Often cruel and deceitful. Sadly, so are we.

他们很残忍，尔虞我诈。可惜我们也这样的人。

In addition, the self-esteem that nostalgists crave often seems to feed xenophobia.

此外，怀旧者渴望的自尊似乎助长了仇外情绪。

The bride and the bridesmaids usually carry bouquets.

新娘和女傧相捧着花束。

So, we normally use fair or dark.

所以，我们说浅色的或深色的。

Daily responsibilities, I think, vary so much.

每日公事，我想着，变换。

My dad didn't talk to me for like a solid month.

他一个月不和我说话。

And for that reason, we —at Vox— often get comments like these.

因为这个缘故，我们在节目中收到这种意见。

But the value of Chinese food is often compared to fast food, quick and cheap.

但中餐的价值和快餐放在一起作比较，因为两者都快速且便宜的。