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闻柠檬味15分钟有奇效
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  • The bright light plays across my closed eyelids1 and, as I breathe in, a tangy waft2 of citrus fills my nostrils3.

    明亮的光线划过我紧闭的双眼,借着我深吸了一口气,一股沁人心脾的柑橘香味飘进了我的鼻腔。

    But far from lounging under a Mediterranean4 sun, surrounded by lemon trees, I’m in a medispa in London’s Belgravia, trying out the latest 15-minute therapy for stressed-out execs who want a quick reboot.

    但我可不是悠闲地躺在地中海的日光下,身边是成群的柠檬树,而只是在伦敦贝尔格莱威亚的一家温泉会所里尝试最新的15分钟放松舒缓疗法而已,希冀能够让自己重新振作起来。

    It combines the sort of light stimulation5 used by lamps shown to alleviate6 SAD (Seasonal7 Affective Disorder8 — seasonal depression, thought to be caused by lack of exposure to sunlight) with aromas9 scientifically proven to have an effect on the mind and body — a cross between light therapy and clinical aromatherapy.

    这种疗法将用来减缓“季节性情感障碍”(可能是忧郁缺少光照而引起的季节性的忧郁)的灯发出的光线刺激与芳香科学结合,且确实被证实有益身心——光线疗法与临床芳香疗法的相遇。

    Research established that three smells seem to have a measurable impact on how people feel and behave. ‘Lavender contains a natural anaesthetic called linalool, which is why it has a reputation for being relaxing,’ he says. ‘Citrus scents10 have anti-depressive effects and mint has been shown to enhance sports performance.’

    研究表明有三种气味能够在很大程度上影响人的感受以及行为。“薰衣草含有一种名为芳樟醇天然麻醉成分,这也就是其能够以使人放松而闻名的原因。柑橘类的芳香能够起到抗抑郁的作用。而薄荷则被证实能够提升运动表现。”

    Tests showed that a combination of light and smell was more effective at boosting mood than light or smell on its own — and best of all, it only took 15 minutes to create that change.

    测试表明比起单独的光线或是气味,将光线与气味结合在提升情绪方面更为有效——最重要的是,这一转变仅需15分钟。

    You simply sit back, relax, allow the therapist to position the lamp correctly and load up your chosen capsule11. Then breathe for 15 minutes.

    你要做的只是静坐、放松,让理疗师来调整灯光位置并装上你选择的胶囊。然后就深呼吸15分钟吧。

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    1 eyelids ['aɪlɪds] 86ece0ca18a95664f58bda5de252f4e7   第8级
    n.眼睑( eyelid的名词复数 );眼睛也不眨一下;不露声色;面不改色
    参考例句:
    • She was so tired, her eyelids were beginning to droop. 她太疲倦了,眼睑开始往下垂。
    • Her eyelids drooped as if she were on the verge of sleep. 她眼睑低垂好像快要睡着的样子。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    2 waft [wɒft] XUbzV   第11级
    vi.飘浮,飘荡;vt. 使飘荡;吹送;n.一股;一阵微风;飘荡
    参考例句:
    • The bubble maker is like a sword that you waft in the air. 吹出泡泡的东西就像你在空中挥舞的一把剑。
    • When she just about fall over, a waft of fragrance makes her stop. 在她差点跌倒时,一股幽香让她停下脚步。
    3 nostrils ['nɒstrəlz] 23a65b62ec4d8a35d85125cdb1b4410e   第9级
    鼻孔( nostril的名词复数 )
    参考例句:
    • Her nostrils flared with anger. 她气得两个鼻孔都鼓了起来。
    • The horse dilated its nostrils. 马张大鼻孔。
    4 Mediterranean [ˌmedɪtəˈreɪniən] ezuzT   第7级
    adj.地中海的;地中海沿岸的
    参考例句:
    • The houses are Mediterranean in character. 这些房子都属地中海风格。
    • Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean. 直布罗陀是地中海的要冲。
    5 stimulation [ˌstɪmjʊ'leɪʃn] BuIwL   第7级
    n.刺激,激励,鼓舞
    参考例句:
    • The playgroup provides plenty of stimulation for the children.幼儿游戏组给孩子很多启发。
    • You don't get any intellectual stimulation in this job.你不能从这份工作中获得任何智力启发。
    6 alleviate [əˈli:vieɪt] ZxEzJ   第7级
    vt.减轻,缓和,缓解(痛苦等)
    参考例句:
    • The doctor gave her an injection to alleviate the pain. 医生给她注射以减轻疼痛。
    • Nothing could alleviate his distress. 什么都不能减轻他的痛苦。
    7 seasonal [ˈsi:zənl] LZ1xE   第8级
    adj.季节的,季节性的
    参考例句:
    • The town relies on the seasonal tourist industry for jobs. 这个城镇依靠季节性旅游业提供就业机会。
    • The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables. 餐前小吃是应时蔬菜。
    8 disorder [dɪsˈɔ:də(r)] Et1x4   第7级
    n.紊乱,混乱;骚动,骚乱;疾病,失调
    参考例句:
    • When returning back, he discovered the room to be in disorder. 回家后,他发现屋子里乱七八糟。
    • It contained a vast number of letters in great disorder. 里面七零八落地装着许多信件。
    9 aromas [əˈrəʊməz] 22108e13d76196351f5487c7c02f8109   第9级
    n.芳香( aroma的名词复数 );气味;风味;韵味
    参考例句:
    • Intoxicating earth aromas induced lassitude and ethereal calm. 泥土的醉人的芳香叫人懒洋洋的,感到一种远离尘世的宁静。 来自辞典例句
    • Nose and elegant nose with attractive fruity, floral and citrus fruit aromas. 芳香:优雅、馥郁、迷人的柑橘属水果的果香及花的清香。 来自互联网
    10 scents [sents] 9d41e056b814c700bf06c9870b09a332   第7级
    n.香水( scent的名词复数 );气味;(动物的)臭迹;(尤指狗的)嗅觉
    参考例句:
    • The air was fragrant with scents from the sea and the hills. 空气中荡漾着山和海的芬芳气息。
    • The winds came down with scents of the grass and wild flowers. 微风送来阵阵青草和野花的香气。 来自《简明英汉词典》
    11 capsule [ˈkæpsju:l] aTDy4   第7级
    n.太空舱;胶囊
    参考例句:
    • The astronauts work and live in the space capsule. 宇航员在航天舱里工作生活。
    • The doctor advised me to take a capsule this morning. 医生建议我今天早晨服一粒胶囊。

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