Tugend's research shows we spend a shocking amount of time and energy justifying our blunders, rather than owning up to them and learning needed lessons before moving on.

塔根的研究显示，我们花了大把大把的时间和精力，来为自己的错误辩解，而不是坦承自己犯了这些错误，并从中学习必要的教训。

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But for the first time in human history, that is changing-and with shocking speed.

但是，这种情况在人类历史上首次发生了变化，而且，速度惊人。

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As prices rose, these stickers might have indeed seemed shocking, especially since inflation was rising at the same time as well.

因为价格上涨，尤其是通货膨胀也在同时加剧的情况下，那些汽车价签看上去可能的确有些让人吃惊。

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Treasury traditionalists may regard these apparently footling changes as a shocking breach of time-honoured tradition.

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It's shocking the first time you realize how many people who live on these streets are elderly or disabled.

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It's shocking the first time you see women here with their children.

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