1. Under these circumstances, George Bush's public criticism of Beijing's human rights record was the worst move possible if he hopes to convince the government to loosen its grip or win Chinese hearts and minds.
在这种情况下，乔治布什对于北京人权记录的指责可谓糟糕之举，如果他希望籍此说服政府放松管制，或赢得中国人民的心，结果只能是适得其反。
2. Of all the fears that grip the hearts of modern men and women, none is greater than the fear of death.
在所有箝制现代人心的恐惧中，没有一个比对死亡的恐惧更大。
3. For many of us, the emotions holding the tightest grip on our hearts are disappointment, resentment, blame and anger.
对我们很多人来说，严密控制着我们心灵的情绪是失望、不满、指责和愤怒。