1. Unlike any before, the Assyrians began boasting in their
ruthlessness around this time.
同以往不同,亚述人在这段时间会开始自夸他们的冷酷。
3. In Chinese lore, a number of anecdotes tell of Cao Cao's
ruthlessness, cunning, and military and political acumen.
中国历史上有很多关于曹操的残暴、狡猾,军事才能以及政治敏锐性的奇闻轶事。