as notoriously secretive and reluctant as Aristotle, his works acquired over the centuries virtual canonical status.

这么声名狼藉地闪躲与冷淡，并未损及亚里士多德作品,几个世纪以来真正代表的权威地位。

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His flinch is not the same response that one would give if one's hit.

不是所有的人在挨打时,都会做出相同的闪躲反应。

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And when his father raises his hand, he flinches.

他的父亲举起手臂，他就会闪躲。

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Flinching is preparation for being hit.

闪躲是对挨打所做的准备。

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If you're hit, you don't flinch.

如果你挨打的时候并不闪躲。

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