You could argue that the French have something of a tradition of talking through their hats. And certainly Bayard's feel-good book counts as recompense.

你可以驳斥说法国人素有信口开河的传统，而伯亚德自我感觉良好的书算是为此一说锦上添花了。

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Disappointing, overrated, just not good: What book did you feel you were supposed to like, and didn't? Do you remember the last book you put down without finishing?

失望，评价过高，不好看：哪些书让你觉得自己应该会喜欢但实际上不喜欢？你还记得上一本没看完就放下的书吗？

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Do something to take your mind off the way you feel. Listen to music, read a good book or go out with a friend.

做一些事情使你转移自己的思想。听听歌曲，读一本好书或和朋友一同外出走走。

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