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Tyler:I figured if I started screaming too, that would just make everything worse.

Coach:I agree. That kind of emotional release feels good at first, but it usually causes more problems.

TylerExactly. It hurts people’s feelings and can give you a reputation for not being able to control your emotions.

Coach:But it’s still important to express your opinions. You should respect yourself enough not to let people treat you badly.

Tyler:So what do you think I should have done, Coach?

Coach:First of all, you understand he was right, so it would have shown maturity to admit that. Second …

Tyler:You think I should have apologized when Caleb was the one who was …

Coach:Second of all, you could have calmly said that you didn’t appreciate his approach.

Tyler:Do you really think he listens when he blows up like that? I don’t think talking to him would have done any good.

Coach:It might get him to think twice before doing it again. And if he doesn’t, you’re still the bigger man, and your teammates will recognize that. All right?

Tyler:Yeah. Thanks, Coach.

Coach:OK. Now hit the showers.

figure:認為
scream:大嚷大叫抗議
make everything worse / better:讓事情變得更糟/更好
emotional:情緒(化)的、情感的
release:釋放、解放
at first:一開始
exactly:一點也不錯
hurt one’s feeling:傷害某人感情
reputation:信譽、聲譽、名聲
reputation for:因…享有名聲
opinion:意見、主張
maturity:成熟、完善
apologize:道歉、認錯
apologize to:向…道歉
blows up:充氣、勃然大怒、大發雷霆
blowup:(名詞)
blow:吹
bigger man:寬宏大量


文法:
do any good = give a desired effect or result
(有任何好處)

特別補充:
lose one’s temper
:發脾氣、火冒三丈
owe an apology:應該向…道歉
feeling emotional:感覺情緒化的
enumeration:列舉
last but not least:最後但重要的事

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