Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are excessively concerned with their own appearance and actions.
害羞是许多人不快乐的原因。害羞的人焦虑、难为情;也就是说，他们过分关注自己的外表和行为。
self-conscious adj.不自在的，难为情的。比如：I felt a bit self-conscious in my bikini.穿着比基尼，我感到有点难为情。
Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
令人担忧的想法不断出现在他们的脑海中:我给他们留下了什么样的印象?他们喜欢我吗?我听起来傻吗?我穿的衣服不好看吗?
worrisome adj.令人担心的，使人发愁的，让人焦虑的。比如：The situation in this country in particular is worrisome.这个国家的局势特别令人担忧。
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people adversely. A person's self-concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves, and the way a person behaves affects other people's reactions.
很明显，这种不舒服的感觉一定会对人们产生不利的影响。一个人的自我概念反映在他或她的行为方式上，而一个人的行为方式会影响他人的反应。
adversely adv.不利地，有害地。self-concept n.（心理）自我概念，自我评估。
In general, the way people think about themselves has a profound effect on all areas of their lives.一般来说，人们看待自己的方式对他们生活的各个方面都有深远的影响。
in genearl总之，通常；一般而言。比如：In general, a plain carpet makes a room look bigger.一般来讲，纯色的地毯使房间显得更大。
have effect on 有影响。比如：Does television have an effect on children's behaviour? 电视对孩子的行为有影响吗？
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