After months of publicly saying he would stand firm, he would have little to show for changing his mind.

公众几个月来一直认为他的立场是坚定的，要是他改变主意，也没有什么可以展示的。

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The actions of these few can trigger similar actions by others, who, when they see how many others feel as they do and are willing to show it publicly, join in the opposition.

这些少数人发起的行动会激发其他人采取类似的行动，当人们发现许多人和自己感受相同并愿意将其公诸于世之时，他们便会加入反对派的队伍中去。

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One such means is to publicly show displeasure, instead of pretending that all is well.

意图之一，是公开表示不悦，而不再假装一切都好。

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One other thing about Tebow: his reputation for clean living and willingness to show his Christian faith publicly mostly serve to make him popular, though it's a bit polarizing.

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