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背景導讀
貓頑皮的猛撲，壁虎好奇的凝視，或者兔子天鵝絨般的鼻子……人們喜歡寵物的原因有很多。在美國，大約有8500萬個家庭(超過三分之二的家庭)至少有一只寵物。你知道養寵物有哪些好處嗎？這也是說服家長養寵物的科學依據哦。
全文通讀
Research shows that being around animals decreases stress and increases levels of dopamine and serotonin, two "feel-good" chemicals in the body. But pets arent just momentary mood lifters. Experts say they can strengthen peoples overall emotional well-being. Pets can provide companionship, affection, and comfort, making people less likely to feel lonely or depressed. And because theyre never judgmental or critical, their presence is often particularly reassuring.
Just observing a few fish swimming in a tranquil aquarium can lower peoples pulse rates and reduce muscle tension. As any doctor will probably tell you, less stress can lead to a healthier body. Studies also indicate that children who grow up in homes with pets are less likely to develop asthma or some common allergies. Some pets need to go outdoors and get a lot of exercise, requiring their human chaperones to do the same, which also has numerous health benefits.
Pets count on their human handlers to understand their needs and take care of them, which instills responsibility, fosters empathy, and helps people become more nurturing. Research also shows that students with pets have higher self-esteem. And experts say thats probably because looking after animals builds confidence and delivers a sense of accomplishment.
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第一部分
Research shows that being around animals decreases stress and increases levels of dopamine and serotonin, two "feel-good" chemicals in the body. But pets arent just momentary mood lifters. Experts say they can strengthen peoples overall emotional well-being. Pets can provide companionship, affection, and comfort, making people less likely to feel lonely or depressed. And because theyre never judgmental or critical, their presence is often particularly reassuring.
研究表明，和動物在一起可以減輕壓力，增加多巴胺和血清素的含量，這兩種化學物質讓人感覺良好。但寵物不僅僅是短暫的情緒提升劑。專家表示，它們可以增強人們的整體情緒健康。寵物可以提供陪伴、情感和安慰，使人們不太可能感到孤獨或抑郁。因為它們從不評判或批評，它們的存在往往特別令人安心。
momentary
a.詞義解釋
adj. 片刻的，短暫的；隨時會發生的
英文釋義
continuing for a very short time
例：
The momentary relief was followed by worse suffering.
短暫的緩解之后接著是更為劇烈的痛苦。
Such momentary thoughts were represented in words and passed down across generations.
這種瞬間的想法通過文字表達出來，代代相傳。
b.詞義辨析
temporary 普通用詞，其反義詞是permanent。指持續有限可計時間，著重時存在、應用或效應。
momentary 指瞬時即逝，也表明間隔短很。
transient 指停留或延續時間很。
c.詞性轉換
詞根：moment
adv.
momentarily 隨時地；暫時地；立刻
momently 時時刻刻地；短暫地；片刻地
n.
moment 重要，契機；瞬間；重要時刻；指定時刻
d.常見搭配
momentary speed 瞬間速度
momentary current 瞬時電流
reassuring
a.詞義解釋
adj. 使人安心的，使人放心的
v. 使放心，使消除疑慮-reassure 的現在分詞
英文釋義
making you feel less worried or frightened
例：
It was reassuring to hear Johns familiar voice.
聽到約翰熟悉的聲音令人感到安慰。
b.近義詞
adj.
assuasive, calming, pacifying, soothing, assuring, comforting, consolatory
反義詞
n.
unreassuring, worrisome
c.常見搭配
it is reassuring (for somebody) to do something
d.詞性轉換
詞根：reassure
adj.
reassured使消除疑慮的；使放心的
adv.
reassuringly安慰地；鼓勵地
n.
reassurance使安心，再保證
vt.
reassure使…安心，使消除疑慮
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第二部分
Just observing a few fish swimming in a tranquil aquarium can lower peoples pulse rates and reduce muscle tension. As any doctor will probably tell you, less stress can lead to a healthier body. Studies also indicate that children who grow up in homes with pets are less likely to develop asthma or some common allergies. Some pets need to go outdoors and get a lot of exercise, requiring their human chaperones to do the same, which also has numerous health benefits.
僅僅觀察幾條魚在安靜的水族館里游動，就可以降低人們的脈搏率，減輕肌肉緊張。任何醫生都可能會告訴你，壓力越小身體越健康。研究還表明，在有寵物的家庭中長大的孩子不太可能患哮喘或一些常見的過敏。一些寵物需要到戶外去做大量的運動，這需要它們的人類伴侶做同樣的事情，這也有很多健康益處。
tranquil
a.詞義解釋
adj. 平靜的，寧靜的
英文釋義
pleasantly calm, quiet, and peaceful
例：
She led a tranquil life in the country.
她過著恬靜的鄉村生活。
The tranquil atmosphere of the inn allows guests to feel totally at home.
這家客棧的寧靜氛圍讓客人們感到賓至如歸。
b.常見搭配
tranquil night 夜安好
c.近義詞
adj.
安靜的，平靜的；安寧的；穩定的
peaceful pacific quiet calm steady
d.詞性轉換
詞根：tranquil
adv.
tranquilly平靜地；安靜地
n.
tranquility寧靜；平靜
tranquilizer鎮定劑；使鎮定的人或物
v.
tranquilize使……安靜；使……鎮定
tranquillise
tension
a.詞義解釋
n. 緊張，焦慮；緊張關系，緊張局勢；矛盾，沖突；-電線、繩子、肌肉等的拉緊，繃緊；拉力，張力；-電影、書籍中的緊張情緒，恐怖氣氛；-編織的針織密度；電壓
v. 使拉緊，使緊張
英文釋義
a nervous worried feeling that makes it impossible for you to relax
例：
For several hours, tension mounted.
幾個小時中，緊張局勢加劇了。
The atmosphere crackled with tension.
氣氛頓時緊張了起來。
b.常見搭配
surface tension 表面張力
tension headache 緊張性頭痛
c.近義詞
n.
張力，拉力；緊張，不安；電壓
strain intensity stress
vt.
使緊張；使拉緊
stress
d.詞性轉換
詞根：tense
adj.
tense緊張的；拉緊的
tensile[力] 拉力的；可伸長的；可拉長的
tensed緊的；緊張的
tensional張力的；緊張的
adv.
tensely緊張地；拉緊地
n.
tense時態
tensor[數] 張量；[解剖] 張肌
tenseness緊張；繃緊
tensiometer張力計；表面張力計；土壤濕度計
tensity緊張度，緊張
v.
tense拉緊；變為緊張
e.詞源
tension緊張；緊張的狀態；張力，拉力
詞根詞綴： -tens-延伸 + -ion名詞詞尾
asthma
a.詞義解釋
n. 哮喘，氣喘
英文釋義
a medical condition that causes difficulties in breathing
例：
Pollution can aggravate asthma.
She suffers from bronchial asthma.
她患有支氣管哮喘。
b.常見搭配
bronchial asthma 支氣管哮喘；支氣管性氣喘
c.詞性轉換
詞根：asthma
adj.
asthmatic氣喘的；似患氣喘的
n.
asthmatic氣喘患者
chaperone
a.詞義解釋
n. 女伴；行為監督人；-尤指兒童表演時在場監護人
v. 伴護；當行為監護人；當女伴
英文釋義
someone, usually a parent or teacher, who is responsible for young people on social occasions
例：
His dad volunteered to chaperone one of his class trips.
他的父親自告奮勇地要陪他去參加一次旅游。
Next to no family Chaperone, every step is very laborious.
旁邊沒有家人陪護，每走一步都很費勁。
b.近義詞
n.
defender, guardian, protector, shielder
v.
escort
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第三部分
Pets count on their human handlers to understand their needs and take care of them, which instills responsibility, fosters empathy, and helps people become more nurturing. Research also shows that students with pets have higher self-esteem. And experts say thats probably because looking after animals builds confidence and delivers a sense of accomplishment.
寵物依靠主人來理解它們的需求并照顧它們，這給它們灌輸了責任感，培養了同理心，并幫助人們變得更有教養。研究還表明，養寵物的學生自尊心更強。專家表示，這可能是因為照顧動物能建立信心，并帶來成就感。有證據表明，這些社交技能也延續到了它們與人類的關系中。
count on
指望；依靠
例
We cant count on the good weather lasting.
我們不能指望這樣好的天氣會持久。
instill
a.詞義解釋
vt. 徐徐滴入；逐漸灌輸
英文釋義
teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
例：
The easy rhythm and pop arrangement even instill a feeling of musical eroticism.
輕松的旋律和流行音樂的安排甚至逐漸注入了一種音樂的情色的感覺。
b.近義詞
v.
lend, impart, bestow, contribute, add, bring, insert
c.詞性轉換
詞根：instill
n.
instillation 慢慢灌輸；滴注法；滴劑
instillment 慢慢灌輸；滴入
instilment 滴注；慢慢灌輸
每日單詞短語
momentary
reassuring
tranquil
tension
asthma
chaperone
count on
instill
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