The researches did see a slim sign of hope, in that only 23 states showed an increase in obesity rates this year, compared with 37 with higher rates in last year's survey.

研究员们过去确实看到一个渺茫的希望征兆，因为与去年的调查中有更高比率的37个州相比，今年只有23个州显示出肥胖率有所增长。

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But he wonders whether the unattractive guys eventually learn that their chances are slim regardless of what they see on screen.

但他不知道那些缺乏魅力的男人最终是否会明白，在现实中，他们的机会渺茫。

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Researchers believe the findings could explain why slim women look in the mirror and see themselves as fat.

研究者认为这些发现可能能够解释，为什么苗条的女人照镜子也会觉得自己胖。

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And so the waiting and watching begins to see if and when Slim falls below his American friend.

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