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When the Stress Comes 受不了啦！压力真恼人

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Brian: The copy machine is broken again!? You’ve got to be kidding me! 复印机又坏了？！这是在开玩笑吧！

Lilly: Calm down, Brian. Kicking the copy machine isn’t going to fix it. 冷静点，布莱恩。踢复印机并不能修好它。

Brian: Sorry I got upset, Lilly, but this is the third time this week the copy machine has stopped working. It’s unacceptable. 抱歉，我心情很糟，莉莉，但这是本周以来复印机第三次损坏。这令人无法接受。

Lilly: I understand your frustration. My printer broke yesterday. At least your computer is fine, right?  我了解你的挫折感。我的打印机昨天也坏了。至少你的计算机还能运作，是吧？

Brian: No! My computer isn’t working either. It won’t even turn on. 不！我的计算机也不能运作。我甚至无法开机。

Lilly: That must really interfere with your work.  那真的严重干扰到你的工作。

Brian: I am so tired of dealing with these trivial things. How can I be productive when I have to spend most of my time trying to repair these busted machines?  我对于处理这些琐事感到非常厌烦。当我要花许多时间试图修理这些烂机器时，工作怎么会有效率？

Lilly: It is vexing, but it’s not as bad as you make it out to be. Next time something breaks down, just call Rick. He’s really good with computers. 这确实很恼人，但没有你想象中的糟糕。下次有东西损坏，只要跟瑞克联络就好。他很擅长处理计算机。

Brian: Maybe you’re right. Thanks Lilly, I’ll try that.  也许你是对的。谢了，莉莉，我会试着这么做。

Lilly: Where are you going now? 你要去哪里？

Brian: I’m going to get Rick to help me fix these electronic devices. 我要去找瑞克帮我修理这些电器用品。

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unacceptable [͵ʌnəkˋsɛptəb!] adj. 不能接受的

acceptable adj. 可接受的

The factory workers got careless and made many unacceptable items.

frustration [͵frʌsˋtreʃən] n. 挫折

frustrate v. 挫败

It's hard to express the frustration I felt when I lost the tennis match.

interfere [͵ɪntɚˋfɪr] v. 妨碍；侵扰

(interfere-interfered-interfered)

The noise from neighbors kept interfering with my sleep; that's why I am so tired today.

productive [prəˋdʌktɪv] adj. 有生产力的

product n. 产品

Farmers are most productive when they have lots of rain for their crops.

repair[rɪˋpɛr] v. 修补

I need to repair my car this weekend as it has engine problems.

electronic [ɪlɛkˋtrɑnɪk] adj. 电子的

Students prefer to use electronic dictionaries because they are easy to carry.

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trivial [ˋtrɪvɪəl] adj.  琐细的

busted [ˋbʌstɪd]adj. 损坏了的

vexing [ˋvɛksɪŋ] adj. 引起烦恼的；使人厌烦的；伤脑筋的

make it out to be 如想象中的那样

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Free Yourself from Stress  抗压有妙招

Stress is the body’s reaction to change. Some stress is helpful for our well-being, such as the feeling we get when we want to do a better job. However, stress becomes harmful when it builds up. For example, having too much work can make us frustrated. When stress increases over time, it can lead to a number of physical and mental problems, like stomachaches or sleeping disorders. Stress is dangerous because it can be self-reinforcing. In other words, the symptoms of stress can cause more stress.

压力是身体对改变的反应。有些压力对我们个人有帮助，例如：在我们想要将事情做好时所产生的感觉即是。然而，当压力累积时就会造成伤害；例如，有太多工作会令我们感到挫折。当压力随时间累积，它会导致许多生理和心理方面的问题，像是胃痛或睡眠障碍。压力的危险之处在于它会自我强化；换句话说，压力的症状会造成更多压力。

Humans are aware of the harms of stress and have countless ways torelieve it. Stress relief can be done alone by exercising, meditating, or creating artwork, among other activities. However, it’s also helpful to talk to trustworthy friends or family members about your problems. No matter which remedy is used, recognizing stress and understanding its dangers are the first steps in keeping it from damaging your mind and body.

人们意识到压力的害处，并有无数方法来抒发它。抒发压力可以透过其他活动包含运动、冥想和艺术创作来达成。然而，和值得信赖的朋友或家人谈论你的问题也大有帮助。不管是采用何种疗法，辨识压力和了解它的危险性是让你的心灵和身体远离压力伤害的第一步。

－by Baxley Aldworth

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reaction [rɪˋækʃən] n. 反应

Mike caught a surprise reaction when he saw his expensive phone bill.

physical [ˋfɪzɪk!] adj. 身体的

It’s important to stay healthy by doing many physical activities.

mental [ˋmɛnt!] adj. 心理的

Laughing a lot is said to improve your mental health.

disorder [dɪsˋɔrdɚ] n. 失调

The medicine for attention disorder helps the boy to focus on study better.

relieve [rɪˋliv] v. 缓和，减轻

Watching funny videos relieves my stress about school life.

remedy [ˋrɛmədɪ] n. 治疗；治疗法

Drinking warm water with honey is a great remedy for a sore throat.

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well-being [ˋwɛlˋbiɪŋ] n. 舒适; 健康

build up 积累,聚集

self-reinforcing [͵riɪnˋfɔrs] adj. 自我强化的

symptom [ˋsɪmptəm] n. 症状，征候

meditate [ˋmɛdə͵tet] v. 冥想﹐打坐

trustworthy [ˋtrʌst͵wɝðɪ] adj. 值得信赖的

remedy [ˋrɛmədɪ] n. 治疗；治疗法