As you rightly say, we have a serious problem.

你说得对，我们有严重困难。

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If you say you're thinking about taking up almost any sport, the first thing the "serious" types will ask is that you plan to do about shoes. Leather or canvas?

如果你打算参加某项体育锻炼，那么“认真者”要问你的第一件事就是你打算买什么样的鞋，是皮革的还是帆布的？

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If you're serious about self-control, find another believer you trust and say, "I have this problem."

你要是非常认真的看待自控，就找一位主内的信徒，你信任他，对他说，“我有这个问题。”

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"Today I say to you that the challenges we face are real, they are serious and they are many.

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And let's say you have a serious illness like breast cancer.

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If your brand is more serious, say you appreciate the feedback and are always looking for ways to improve.

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And now when we say an allegation, some are quite serious, you know.

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