However, people whose regrets involved something they didn't do or a missed opportunity were more likely to hold on to the regret over time.
然而后悔没有去做的人或者没有机会去做的人，随着时间的流逝，更容易感到遗憾。
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Moreover, it takes energy and effort to holdsomething against someone which over time, wears you down and contaminates your mind, leading to a negative world view.
而且，随着时间的流逝还会消耗人的精力去记恨别人，让你消沉，污染你的内心，形成一种消极的世界观。
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Many Afghans find it bizarre that the West should devote so much money to Mr Karzai, yet be unable to hold him to account oversomething so basic as stuffing ballot boxes on an industrial scale.