He thinks that being a close loser might give people a psychological boost, or the proverbial kick in the pants.

他认为，惜败可能会给人们一种心理上的刺激，或者如谚语所说的“重大挫折”。

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The limousine sped off down the road in the proverbial cloud of dust.

那辆豪华轿车沿着公路向前飞驰而去，车后扬起了俗话说的滚滚尘土。

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The Park As the Proverbial Candy shop.

众所周知的糖果店：公园。

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