Inarticulate and rather shy, he had always dreaded speaking in public.

他不善言辞又比较腼腆，总害怕在公众场合讲话。

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We have all had a shaky hand and a dry mouth before speaking in public.

当众发言之前，我们都曾双手发抖，嘴巴发干。

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When it comes to speaking in public, no one can match him.

要说公开发言的话没人能比得上他。

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Speaking in public on Tuesday, Mr Vasquez said he had considered going to war over the issue and had even asked then US President George W Bush for support.

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Rooney also hinted at difficulties behind the scenes at Everton, which is arguably the most controversial utterance heard from the 18-year-old who has studiously avoided speaking in public for much of his career.

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