denial of facts

But if you put the facts in front of them and the results of a survey of people they selected, they can't stay in denial.

不过如果你把事实摆在他们面前，并且对他们所选择的人进行调查，然后把调查结果也摆在他们前面，那么他们就不可能一直否认下去了。

Refusing to face facts might seem blatantly unhealthy. Sometimes, though, a short period of denial can be helpful.

逃避现实可能看似非常不利于健康，然而，在有些情况下，短期的否认状态是有益的。

The authors combine hard facts with substantial scientific evidence and highly credible anecdotal tales - a potent mix, which leaves one with few chances to make a reasonable denial of their claims.

作者在数量巨大的科学证据、可信度极高的轶事中说明冰冷残酷的事实，这样一来，让人无从反驳。