In these circumstances I am not anxious to make even a showing of courage; my one thought is to get away as rapidly and safely as possible.

在这样的情况下，我一点都不急切表现出表面的的勇敢，我的一个想法就是如何从中尽可能快速与安全的抽身。

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Everyone has felt anxious or embarrassed at one time or another. For example, meeting new people or giving a public speech can make anyone nervous.

其实所有人都会在某些时候感到焦虑或窘迫，比如与陌生人结识，做一个公共演讲等。

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One reason I am anxious to make a big speech about men, boys and male identity is to nail the lie that feminism is somehow the cause of the problem.

BBC: Diane Abbott