William: Things are tough all over. You should never give up!

万事皆难。你绝对不能放弃！

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I know that things are tough for you now, but try to keep a stiff upper lip.

我知道现在对你来说事态很严峻，但你要顽强不屈。

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Let me tell it like it is: Things are tough and they're going to get tougher.

让我实话实说吧：情况不妙，而且会越来越糟。

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