Then our sense of timidity can cause us to hesitate, to move slowly, and not to take a step until we know the ground is safe.

那么，我们的胆怯感会导致我们犹豫，行动迟缓，直到我们知道情况安全了才迈步。

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If it is safe, go down to the ground floor.

如果安全的话，向下一直走到底层。

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Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move.

维持这一姿势直到地面停止震动，确认情况安全后才能移动身体。

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To bury it in a big hole in the ground, and pray that some future generation may discover how to make it safe, is simply passing the buck.

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