In fact it shows what an attention seeking and insecure person they really are.

事实上，这种谦虚自夸行为说明他们是极度需要关注、极度缺乏安全感的一群人。

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The conduit forall this rib-digging attention seeking, mass media, carries an implied contractwith its readers or viewers.

所有这些攫夺人们注意力的渠道，即大众传媒，和读者或观众间有一个含蓄的契约。

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Attention seeking: you can be smart, well-read, creative and knowledgeable, but none of it is any use if your mind isn't on the job.

找寻注意：你可以聪明、博览群书、有创造力且学识渊博，但是如果你无心工作，这些将一无用处。

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Soon, a canopy of Monterey Cypress trees, similar in size to Californian Redwoods, looms into view, towering over tall palms and attention-seeking flowers.

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Both have learnt that attention-seeking bad behaviour pays off.

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But the president's attention-seeking is not risk-free.

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