What Is That Sound? 夜半扰人声-1

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We've all heard this sound in the middle of the night: Snoring. But why do people make that noise? It's because certain muscles relax at night. This causes air to not move well and produce the sound. Snoring is not a sickness, but it can lead to low energy and tiredness. So how can people stop snoring? They can clear their noses and keep their bedrooms humid. Also, they should avoid heavy meals, coffee, or tea before bed. Finally, they should sleep on their sides, rather than on their backs.

 

我们在午夜梦回都曾听过这个声音-鼾声。但是为什么人会发出这种噪音呢?是因为部分的肌肉在晚上放松;这会造成空气不流畅而产生声音。打鼾虽然不是一种病症,却会导致精神不济和疲劳。那该如何停止打鼾呢?可以把鼻子清洁干净并且保持房间湿润。另外,睡前应避免大餐、咖啡或茶类。最后,应该侧睡而不要仰睡。

 

 

Word Power

sound [saʊnd] n. 声音

The sound of the ocean waves makes me feel calm.

海浪的声音让我感到平静。

 

produce [prəˋdjus] v. 产生; 制造

(produce-produced-produced)

Eating food helps people produce energy.

进食有助于人(体)产生能量。

 

humid [ˋhjumɪd] adj. 潮湿的

Taiwan has hot and humid summers since it often rains.

因为时常下雨,台湾有湿热的夏季。

 

avoid [əˋvɔɪd] v. 避免

It's important to stop at red lights to avoid accidents.

为了防止意外,红灯停止(行进)是重要的。

 

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snoring [snorɪŋ]  n. 鼾声

relax [rɪˋlæks] v. 放松

sickness [ˋsɪknɪs] n. 疾病

tiredness [ˋtaɪrdnɪs] n. 疲劳;倦怠

 

 

英文快

rather than 的句型

A + rather than + B               "(是)A.... 而不是B...."

To stay up late tonight, James needs coffee rather than rest.

今晚为了挑灯夜战,詹姆士需要的是咖啡而不是休息。

 

A + rather than + B + beV /V        "(是)A.... 而不是B...."

Black rather than pink is Polly's favorite color.

波莉最喜欢的颜色是黑色而不是粉红色。

 

Rather than + V-ing, S + V ....        "(是)A.... 而不是B...."  

Rather than eating out, Lisa likes to cook by herself.

莉萨喜欢自己下厨而非出外用餐。