Everyone knows Teddy Roosevelt's immortal words, "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

大家都知道特迪·罗斯福的名言：“说话温和，手持大棒。”

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You speak softly and pleasantly.

你说话轻声和愉快。

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Speak softly to the animal (no loud Shouting).

轻声的对它说(不要大声咆哮)。

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When you are out in nature it is important to speak softly so as not to frighten the animals away.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

Most American girls at the beginning of the twentieth century were taught to sit quietly and speak softly.

VOA: special.2010.05.26

"Speak softly," the rule said, "and carry a big stick."

VOA: special.2010.08.05

He should instead follow the motto of Theodore Roosevelt: Speak softly and carry a big stick.

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Ready to speak softly and gently to my wireless router instead of yelling at it.

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America knows that Barack Obama likes to speak softly to enemies, the former vice-presidential nominee declared.

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