If true, Tuk's findings are interesting because they challenge an established psychological theory called "ego depletion".

如果上述说法是真的，Tuk的观测结果就很有意思了，因为他质疑了已制定的心理学“自我消亡”理论。

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This was a big challenge to my ego because at that time I was already a Ph. D. and associate attorney.

这对我的自尊心是很大的挑战，因为那时我已经是博士，也是助理律师。

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The conflict between id and super-ego has risen above the sea surface, with super-ego wielding the weapon of knowledge in challenge of the prestige id used to shade in darkness.

本我和超我的冲突变得显而易见，超我有了知识的武器便开始挑战本我本来隐秘在黑暗下的权威。

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Respect wars begin with a challenge to your ego.

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In fact, the pace of these meetings, the ego-free teamwork, and the decisiveness in dealing with the next challenge were dazzling.

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