I don't say this to brag, but because if you asked me I would tell you that I am very shy and insecure and overcome it by pure force of will.

我说这个并不是自夸，而是因为如果你问我，我会告诉你我非常害羞，没有安全感，但我靠纯粹意志的力量克服了它。

youdao

But put me in a room full of people that I don't know, and I instantly turn into a "shy girl," secretly praying that someone, anyone, will strike up a conversation - and I won't say anything stupid.

可是，如果置身于满屋子不相识的人之中，我就立刻变成了“害羞的大姑娘”，暗自祈祷着有人——任何人——主动和我说话，并祈祷自己不要说出任何傻话。

youdao

I will always remember Brittany as that loud, overconfident girl, and a part of that shy, insecure person I used to be will always keep me humble.

我会一直记住布里塔尼，那个举止招摇而又张狂自负的女孩。而曾经腼腆而又不自信的我也会一如既往地保持那份谦卑。

youdao

But,I make a commitment here that once we get to our final report, we will not shy away from making criticisms either of institutions, or processes or individuals wherever they are truly warranted,"

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