CONSOLING OR JUSTIFYING

旅途比计划多花了不少时间，但一路的风景实在太美了。

The journey ___might have taken longer than expected, ___but the scenery along the way was breathtaking.

这篇论文也许算不上完美，但它的核心观点确实切中要害。

This paper ___might ___not be perfect, ___but its core argument really hits the nail on the head.

这个计划也许听上去太大胆，但从长远来看它恰恰是最稳妥的选择。

This plan ___might sound too bold, ___but in the long run it's actually the most prudent choice.

你现在可能觉得自己做不了主，但其实每个刚入行的人都经历过这样的阶段。

You ___might feel powerless right now, ___but every beginner has gone through exactly the same phase.

他那天也许的确说错了几句话，但他一直是你最可靠的朋友。

He ___might have said the wrong thing that day, ___but he's always been your most reliable friend.