Before a long trip I always give my car a safety check.
远行之前,我总是会对车子进行安全检查。
I've forgotten what time he said he had dinner last night.
我忘记了他昨晚什么时间吃晚饭的了。
but as soon as a the question of prestige arises, as soon as you feel that you and some larger unit will be disgraced if you lose, the most savage combative instincts are aroused.