1. It drains them of their energy, their enthusiasm, self-esteem. 会耗尽人们的精力、挫伤积极性、损害自尊。
2. However, experts have theorised that high self-esteem can also act as a cushion for those times when life lets us down. 不过，专家们提出理论认为高自尊在人生让我们失望的时候同样能起到一个“缓冲垫”的作用。
3. George immediately pipes up on behalf of the team (the use to "we" instead of "I") and strengthens the self-esteem of their captain. 乔治立刻代表全队（用“我们”而不是“我”）加以肯定，以此来增强队长的自尊。
英英解释
n.
1. a feeling of pride in yourself
2. the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
