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Maybe I should start with/stɑːrt wɪð/ 从……开始 the root/ruːt/ 根源；根本 of the problem.
也许我应该从问题的根源说起。
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rootn./ruːt/
根源；根本
The fundamental cause or origin of something.
start withphr./stɑːrt wɪð/
从……开始
To begin by dealing with or discussing something first.
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the root of the problem
问题的根源
We need to address the root of the problem, not just the symptoms.
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① start with 切入句
Maybe I should start with the root of [topic].
用 start with 表示"从……切入"，常用于讨论或解释的开头。
原句：Maybe I should start with the root of the problem.
📝 试一试：Maybe I should start with ________.
Example:
Maybe I should start with the root of the issue.
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When you don't have a strong/strɒŋ/ 强烈的；坚定的sense/sens/ 感觉；意识 of your own self-worth/ˌselfˈwɜːθ/ 自我价值, how do you even measure/ˈmeʒə/ 衡量；评估 it?
当你对自己的自我价值缺乏坚定的认同感时，你又怎么去衡量它呢？
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self-worthn./ˌselfˈwɜːθ/
自我价值
The sense of one's own value or worth as a person.
sensen./sens/
感觉；意识
A feeling or awareness of something; a general understanding.
measurev./ˈmeʒə/
衡量；评估
To find the size, amount, or degree of something.
strongadj./strɒŋ/
强烈的；坚定的
Powerful; not easily changed or broken.
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a strong sense of self-worth
坚定的自我价值感
Building a strong sense of self-worth takes time.
how do you even measure it
你甚至怎么去衡量它
How do you even measure happiness?
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① When 条件追问句
When you don't have [noun phrase], how do you even [verb] it?
用 When 条件 + how do you even 追问，表达"在缺乏条件下怎能做到"的质疑语气。
原句：When you don't have a strong sense of self-worth, how do you even measure it?
📝 试一试：When you don't have ________, how do you even ________?
Example:
When you don't have a clear goal, how do you even start?
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You outsource/ˈaʊtsɔːrs/ 外包；交给外人 it. You look for it outside yourself, mostly/ˈmoʊstli/ 主要地；大多 in other people's approval/əˈpruːvəl/ 认可；赞同.
你把它外包了。你从外界去寻找它，主要依赖别人的认可。
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outsourcev./ˈaʊtsɔːrs/
外包；交给外人
To obtain goods or services from an outside supplier; metaphorically, to rely on others instead of yourself.
mostlyadv./ˈmoʊstli/
主要地；大多
For the most part; mainly.
approvaln./əˈpruːvəl/
认可；赞同
The feeling that someone agrees with or approves of something.
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other people's approval
别人的认可
She constantly seeks other people's approval.
look for it outside yourself
从外界寻找它
Don't look for happiness outside yourself.
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① outsource 比喻句
You outsource [abstract thing]. You look for it in [external source].
用 outsource 做比喻，把本应内在解决的事交给外部，接着补充说明具体来源。
原句：You outsource it. You look for it outside yourself, mostly in other people's approval.
📝 试一试：You outsource ________. You look for it in ________.
Example:
You outsource your happiness. You look for it in social media.
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Because if you can't see your own value/ˈvæljuː/ 价值, you desperately/ˈdespərətli/ 拼命地；极度地 need someone else to tell you that you are enough/ɪˈnʌf/ 足够好了；够了.
因为如果你看不到自己的价值，就会拼命需要别人来告诉你——你已经足够好了。
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desperatelyadv./ˈdespərətli/
拼命地；极度地
In a way that shows extreme need or urgency.
valuen./ˈvæljuː/
价值
The worth, importance, or usefulness of something.
enoughadj./ɪˈnʌf/
足够好了；够了
As much as needed; sufficient; acceptable.
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desperately need
拼命需要
She desperately needs a break from work.
you are enough
你已经足够好了
Remember: you are enough just as you are.
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① Because 条件因果句
Because if you can't see your own [noun], you desperately need [person] to tell you [that-clause].
用 Because + if 条件 + you desperately need 因果链，表达强烈因果关系。
原句：Because if you can't see your own value, you desperately need someone else to tell you that you are enough.
📝 试一试：Because if you can't see ________, you desperately need ________ to tell you ________.
Example:
Because if you can't see your own strength, you desperately need a mentor to tell you that you can do it.
5Exactly/ɪɡˈzæktli/ 没错；完全正确. It's like floating/ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ 漂浮着 without an anchor/ˈæŋkə/ 锚；依靠.
没错。就像没有锚一样随波漂浮。
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Exactlyadv./ɪɡˈzæktli/
没错；完全正确
Used to show complete agreement with what someone said.
floatingv./adj./ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
漂浮着
Staying on or near the surface of water without sinking; drifting without direction.
anchorn./ˈæŋkə/
锚；依靠
A heavy object used to keep a ship from moving; metaphorically, something that provides stability.
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floating without an anchor
没有锚地漂浮（比喻没有依靠）
Without a purpose, you feel like you're floating without an anchor.
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① It's like 比喻句
It's like [verb-ing] without a [noun].
用 It's like 做比喻，生动地把抽象感受与具体画面联系起来。
原句：It's like floating without an anchor.
📝 试一试：It's like ________ without ________.
Example:
It's like walking without a map.
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You start relying on/rɪˈlaɪɪŋ ɒn/ 依赖；靠…… a compliment/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ 赞美；称赞, a like on Instagram, or just someone noticing/ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/ 注意到 you to feel okay about yourself.
你就开始依赖一句赞美、Instagram上的一个赞，或者只是有人注意到你，才能对自己感觉还行。
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relying onphr./rɪˈlaɪɪŋ ɒn/
依赖；靠……
To depend on something or someone for support.
complimentn./ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
赞美；称赞
A polite expression of praise or admiration.
noticingv./ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
注意到
Becoming aware of someone or something; paying attention.
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relying on... to feel okay
依赖……来让自己感觉还行
She's relying on shopping to feel okay about herself.
feel okay about yourself
对自己感觉还行
It's hard to feel okay about yourself when you're constantly comparing.
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① relying on 列举依赖句
You start relying on [A], [B], or just [C] to feel okay about yourself.
用 relying on + A, B, or just C 列举越来越小的外部依赖，层层递进揭示问题。
原句：You start relying on a compliment, a like on Instagram, or just someone noticing you to feel okay about yourself.
📝 试一试：You start relying on ________, ________, or just ________ to feel okay about yourself.
Example:
You start relying on a promotion, a bonus, or just a thank-you to feel okay about yourself.
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Maybe I should start with the root of the problem. When you don't have a strong sense of your own self-worth, how do you even measure it? You outsource it. You look for it outside yourself, mostly in other people's approval. Because if you can't see your own value, you desperately need someone else to tell you that you are enough. Exactly. It's like floating without an anchor. You start relying on a compliment, a like on Instagram, or just someone noticing you to feel okay about yourself.