True or not, the story echoes themes of guilt, betrayal and self-interest found in Mr Kundera's own work, such as "unbearable lightness" (dodged but burdensome responsibility).

不论真实与否，这一事件映现了昆德拉作品中罪恶、背叛和私利的主题，譬如《生命中不能承受之轻》中表现的虽有意回避却不堪重负的责任。

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Self-love is saying no to abuse and betrayal.

自爱是对虐待和背叛义正词严的拒绝。

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There were significant grade difference on scores of self-perceived social competence and conflict and betrayal of friendship quality.

儿童社交自我知觉和友谊质量的冲突背叛维度存在显著的年级差异。

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In her brief stay, she makes contact with both men, drunkenly embarrasses herself, causes turmoil among everyone she meets, and, along with whatever pleasure she can take, also gets humiliation, betrayal, and self-reproach.

NEWYORKER: Lost in the Mountains

Secrecy is jettisoned in favour of self-publicity on Facebook, opening the way for ridicule, jealousy and betrayal.

BBC: Trolling: Who does it and why?