1. I've always advocated gun control; the odd thing is I still do. It wasn't ignorance of crime statistics that previously kept me from owning a gun nor thinking I was immune to violence.
    我一贯主张控制枪支，奇怪的是我现在依然主张控制枪支。以前我没有枪，并不是因为我对有关犯罪的统计资料不了解，也不是因为我自认为可以不受暴力的袭击。

2. In addition, the tai chi group also showed significant improvement in the condition of their hearts and quality-of-life measurements, such as a reduced fear of falling and an increased sense of control over their lives.
    此外，太极组在心脏状况及生活质量的数据方面都有显著的改善，他们对摔跤的担心减少了，对生活的控制感也增强了。"

3. Firemen had been fighting the forest fire for nearly three weeks before they could get it under control.
    消防队员们同那场森林大火搏斗了将近3个星期才最后把火势控制住。

4. From Eliot's viewpoint, the other key to controlling stress is to "realize that there are other troublesome parts of your life over which you can have little or no control — like the economy and politicians".
    根据埃利奥特的观点，控制压力的另一关键因素是"要承认你生活中还有一些棘手的、你几乎无法或完全无法控制的东西--比如经济以及政客们。"