When opinions differ, emotions can run high.

意见不同时，情绪就会高涨。

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In confrontations especially, emotions can run high. Remember to be respectful and keep a cool head.

尤其在对峙中，情绪可能高涨。记着要尊重人，保持一个清晰的头脑。

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While many workplaces are as devoid of emotions as management can control, even among the most robotic of people, emotions can run high.

虽然许多办公场合得尽个人自控的可能压制情绪，但即使是最机械工作的人们，他们情绪都有可能高涨起来。

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Emotions can run very high when there is a broken relationship followed by a sudden death.

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Announcing a desire to split up and subsequently dissolving a business partnership can be tricky, as emotions tend to run high.

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However, this can get lost when discussions become focused on just one or two polarizing issues that cause emotions to run high.

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