It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.

选取一种方法并去尝试，这是常识。如果失败了，就坦白地承认并尝试另外一种方法。最重要的是要尝试一些事。

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Whoever did that should admit it frankly.

不论谁做了那件事，都应该坦率地承认。

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Mary: you should admit your weakness frankly.

玛丽：应当坦然承认不足。

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The first step, like any addict, is to admit you have a problem and frankly, no one can solve it for you.

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