Chantelle's assertiveness stirred up his deep-seated sense of inadequacy.

仙黛尔的坚定自信激起了他根深蒂固的自卑感。

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But the real foundation of their new assertiveness is economic.

但它们新生自信的真正基础来自经济。

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Previous episodes of Turkish assertiveness in the region have been less welcome.

土耳其先前虽在该区扮演决定性的角色，但却一直不受欢迎。

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It is the unique source of human assertiveness and aggressiveness as well as the source of resistance to the aggression of others.

这是人类魄力与进取的特殊泉源,但同时也是,抵制他人进犯的由来。

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Their new assertiveness may reflect a labour law introduced in January 2008, which gave workers more contractual rights.

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Not all women tip-toe around others, lack assertiveness or undermine themselves when communicating with others.

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Allied with some training in communications and assertiveness skills, a real impact could be made.

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