但如果这件事能发生在密西根，我猜它也可能发生在纽约。

But if it could happen in Michigan, I suppose it could also happen in New York.

youdao

如果你能置身事外，你就能冷静地思考这件事。

You could think of it cool if you can stand back.

youdao

你和你男友的恋爱关系也把她置入一种尴尬的境地，如果你能好好谈谈这件事，你们两个都会感觉轻松一些。

Your relationship with your boyfriend placed her in an awkward situation, too, and it would have been good to talk it through so it was easier for both of you.

youdao

But if it could happen in Michigan, I suppose it could also happen in New York.

但如果这件事能发生在密西根，我猜它也可能发生在纽约。

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