There is scarcely any man without some valuable or improveable qualities, by which he might always secure himself from contempt;

毫无价值或是无法提升才能的人是几乎没有的，他可能是为了远离别人的蔑视而束缚了自己。

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During the ranking tournament, however, Ryoma quickly defeats numerous upperclassmen, to secure himself a spot on the regulars team.

然而，在排名锦标赛期间，龙马迅速击败了很多高年级学生，确保了自己在正式球队的一席之地。

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The Italian giants are believed to be ready to offer him a three-year deal, but only if he manages to secure himself a free transfer from Arsenal.

意大利巨人被认为准备给他提供三年的合同，但是前提是他能够让俱乐部免费放他走。

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He needs another good performance this weekend to secure himself a place at next month's Open Championship at St Andrews.

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Even after being wounded by shrapnel himself, he helped to secure the scene and evacuate his wounded comrades to safety.

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Norquist himself often speaks with the casual confidence of a Washington fixture, secure in the knowledge that his position is far more secure than any elected official's.

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