It may sound absurd but don't forget—the university actually offers free self-defence classes.

这听起来可能很荒谬，但别忘了——实际上，这所大学会提供免费的自卫课程。

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I'm taking classes in self-defence.

我在上课学防身术。

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Dr Guy said all the staff would get self-defence classes and personal alarms, but that he did not expect too many problems.

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Specially adapted self-defence classes are being run by a martial arts school at All Souls Clubhouse in Camden, north London, for 10 to 16-year-olds.

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She also has taken self-defence classes.

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