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7个方法克服“春眠”
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  • While the rest of the world is waking up as the weather turns warm, our bodies may not respond the same way. Many of us may share the same feeling of inexplicable1 drowsiness2 as we embrace spring, and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has a term for it: chunkun, "spring sleepiness".

    Although spring sleepiness is not an illness, the following tips might be essential for those who really need to stay awake.

    1. Don't sleep more, exercise more

    Eight hours of sleep is usually enough for adults. Getting longer sleep may reduce activity in the cerebral3 cortex, making people sleepier. Instead, slightly increase the level of your physical activity, which will help to send more oxygen to the brain, making us feel awake and energetic. Aerobic4 exercise, such as jogging, swimming and rope skipping, are recommended.

    2. Fight back with caffeine but do not overdose

    A cup of coffee or tea that contains a good amount of caffeine is good for the health, and is important to keep us alert for important occasions, such a crucial meeting. However, too much coffee may cause an accelerated heartbeat, anxiety and other symptoms that may be linked to heart problems.

    3. More protein and fruits, and less greasy5 foods

    Modern research finds that sleepiness in spring is usually accompanied by insufficient6 protein, vitamins and an imbalance of internal acid. To feel light and alert, eat more food that is high in protein, such as salmon7 and eggs; rich in vitamins, such as citrus and lemon and alkaline foods, such as fresh vegetables. Greasy foods and alcohol will have the reverse effect.

    4. Splash cold water on your face

    If a cup of coffee doesn't keep you awake long enough, try splashing cold water on your face, which is always refreshing8. Also try brushing your teeth with mint-scented toothpaste, or use mouthwash.

    5. Get some fresh air

    Make sure that air flows properly in your office and bedroom. Bad air flow will lead to insufficient oxygen, which will affect the brain's performance. Also go outdoors to get close to nature.

    6. Drink enough water

    Try to always have a bottle of water next to you, as it can help to eliminate accumulated toxins10 and help to fight spring fatigue11. You can also add slices of lemon to ginger12 it up and make it vitamin-rich.

    7. Find the natural scent9 that awakes you

    Smelling an aromatic13 oil, plant or herb is one way to wake up our senses. Try placing a pot of fresh mint or basil on your office desk, or apply some pungent14 feng you jing, a special medicated oil used to relieve headaches and minor15 aches.

    If none of the above tips work for you, you should be fine by the end of April.

     11级    英文科普 


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    1 inexplicable [ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl] tbCzf   第10级
    adj.无法解释的,难理解的
    参考例句:
    • It is now inexplicable how that development was misinterpreted. 当时对这一事态发展的错误理解究竟是怎么产生的,现在已经无法说清楚了。
    • There are many things which are inexplicable by science. 有很多事科学还无法解释。
    2 drowsiness ['draʊzɪnəs] 420d2bd92d26d6690d758ae67fc31048   第10级
    n.睡意;嗜睡
    参考例句:
    • A feeling of drowsiness crept over him. 一种昏昏欲睡的感觉逐渐袭扰着他。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    • This decision reached, he finally felt a placid drowsiness steal over him. 想到这,来了一点平安的睡意。 来自汉英文学 - 骆驼祥子
    3 cerebral [ˈserəbrəl] oUdyb   第9级
    adj.脑的,大脑的;有智力的,理智型的
    参考例句:
    • Your left cerebral hemisphere controls the right-hand side of your body. 你的左半脑控制身体的右半身。
    • He is a precise, methodical, cerebral man who carefully chooses his words. 他是一个一丝不苟、有条理和理智的人,措辞谨慎。
    4 aerobic [eəˈrəʊbɪk] BN8zn   第11级
    adj.需氧的,增氧健身法的,有氧的
    参考例句:
    • Aerobic exercise helps to build up stamina. 有氧健身操有助于增强耐力。
    • Aerobic dance is conductive to the health. 有氧舞蹈有助于健康。
    5 greasy [ˈgri:si] a64yV   第11级
    adj. 多脂的,油脂的
    参考例句:
    • He bought a heavy-duty cleanser to clean his greasy oven. 昨天他买了强力清洁剂来清洗油污的炉子。
    • You loathe the smell of greasy food when you are seasick. 当你晕船时,你会厌恶油腻的气味。
    6 insufficient [ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃnt] L5vxu   第7级
    adj.(for,of)不足的,不够的
    参考例句:
    • There was insufficient evidence to convict him. 没有足够证据给他定罪。
    • In their day scientific knowledge was insufficient to settle the matter. 在他们的时代,科学知识还不能足以解决这些问题。
    7 salmon [ˈsæmən] pClzB   第7级
    n.鲑,大马哈鱼,橙红色的
    参考例句:
    • We saw a salmon jumping in the waterfall there. 我们看见一条大马哈鱼在那边瀑布中跳跃。
    • Do you have any fresh salmon in at the moment? 现在有新鲜大马哈鱼卖吗?
    8 refreshing [rɪˈfreʃɪŋ] HkozPQ   第8级
    adj.使精神振作的,使人清爽的,使人喜欢的
    参考例句:
    • I find it so refreshing to work with young people in this department. 我发现和这一部门的青年一起工作令人精神振奋。
    • The water was cold and wonderfully refreshing. 水很涼,特别解乏提神。
    9 scent [sent] WThzs   第7级
    n.气味,香味,香水,线索,嗅觉;vt.嗅,发觉;vi.发出…的气味;有…的迹象;嗅着气味追赶
    参考例句:
    • The air was filled with the scent of lilac. 空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
    • The flowers give off a heady scent at night. 这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。
    10 toxins [ˈtɔksɪnz] 18c3f40d432ba8dc33bad8fb82873ea8   第11级
    n.毒素( toxin的名词复数 )
    参考例句:
    • The seas have been used as a receptacle for a range of industrial toxins. 海洋成了各种有毒工业废料的大容器。
    • Most toxins are naturally excreted from the body. 大部分毒素被自然排出体外。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    11 fatigue [fəˈti:g] PhVzV   第7级
    n.疲劳,劳累
    参考例句:
    • The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey. 这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
    • I have got over my weakness and fatigue. 我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。
    12 ginger [ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)] bzryX   第7级
    n.姜,精力,淡赤黄色;adj.淡赤黄色的;vt.使活泼,使有生气
    参考例句:
    • Ginger shall be hot in the mouth. 生姜吃到嘴里总是辣的。
    • There is no ginger in the young man. 这个年轻人没有精神。
    13 aromatic [ˌærəˈmætɪk] lv9z8   第9级
    adj.芳香的,有香味的
    参考例句:
    • It has an agreeable aromatic smell. 它有一种好闻的香味。
    • It is light, fruity aromatic and a perfect choice for ending a meal. 它是口感轻淡,圆润,芳香的, 是用于结束一顿饭完美的选择。
    14 pungent [ˈpʌndʒənt] ot6y7   第9级
    adj.(气味、味道)刺激性的,辛辣的;尖锐的
    参考例句:
    • The article is written in a pungent style. 文章写得泼辣。
    • Its pungent smell can choke terrorists and force them out of their hideouts. 它的刺激性气味会令恐怖分子窒息,迫使他们从藏身地点逃脱出来。
    15 minor [ˈmaɪnə(r)] e7fzR   第7级
    adj.较小(少)的,较次要的;n.辅修学科;vi.辅修
    参考例句:
    • The young actor was given a minor part in the new play. 年轻的男演员在这出新戏里被分派担任一个小角色。
    • I gave him a minor share of my wealth. 我把小部分财产给了他。

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