Bars have been asked, gently at first and now rather crossly, to cut back on promotions that encourage binge-drinking.

酒吧被要求减少鼓励酗酒的促销，刚开始这种要求是礼貌的，后来就变成了强制执行。

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Then, I'd press my lips against hers, gently at first, then harder and harder until we're both lost in a soul kiss of true love.

起先是温柔的，然后呼吸越来越困难直到我们都在真爱的舌吻中深陷！

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This might seem silly or strange at first, but when you’re upset, give yourself a hug or gently rock your body.

内夫说，起初这也许看起来很愚蠢，奇怪，但当你沮丧时，给自己一个拥抱或者轻轻地摇晃身体。

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