it's a developmental process that is characterized by profound psychological changes
这是一个以深刻的心理变化为特征的发展过程
vicious
恶毒的
don't let self consciousness paralyze you! Be courageous!
不要让自我意识麻痹你!勇敢点!
to cope with the problem i would like to challenge you to strive for increased focus on other people
这句话的意思是:“为了应对这个问题,我想要挑战你,努力提高你对其他人的关注。”
这里的“挑战”并不是指一个负面的对抗,而是指一种鼓励或激励的方式,鼓励某人去努力做某事。在这个语境中,说话者可能是在建议或鼓励对方在社交互动中更加关注他人,而不是只关注自己,这可能是为了帮助对方克服社交焦虑或提高社交技能。
she was so solidly committed to her cause that she was held in highest esteem by even the most hardened politicians
"cause" 这个词可以有多重含义。根据上下文,"cause" 通常指的是一个人强烈支持的原则、目标或事业。
embark:开始
contemplated:沉思
7) landscapes, friendly locals, breath-taking architecture, and food..." 这里需要一个形容词来描述风景。"Stunning"(令人惊叹的)是一个合适的选择,因为它强调了风景的惊人之美。
"Since finishing high school I have 4) through various countries..." 这里需要一个动词来描述旅行的行为。"Ventured"(冒险旅行)是一个合适的选择,因为它传达了探索和尝试新事物的感觉。