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We encouraged him to assert his view of the matter. 我们鼓励他坚持自己对此事的看法。
I choose rather to hesitate my opinion than to assert it roundly. 我宁可犹疑地表示我的意见而不愿直率地断言这件事。
You're too timid you must try to assert yourself more. 你太畏缩了--要尽量增强自信心。
The laws of historical development will assert themselves. 历史发展的规律是不可抗拒的。
Don't let Tony walk all over you like that; why don't you assert yourself more? 别让托尼盛气凌人地对待你,你为何不更多地显示威力呢?
To assert positively and often arrogantly. 发号施令肯定且通常是傲慢地宣称