1、The pursuit of lasting happiness has long been a subject of interest for scientists and surveys alike.长时间以来，对持久幸福感的追求一直是科学家和许多相关调查关注的目标。But what makes us really happy and what lasting benefits does happiness have?但是什么使我们真正感到快乐？快乐又能带来什么长久的益处呢？Well, earlier this month, scientists from the University o
2、f Illinois found the people who are happy and positive about life live longer.本月月初，来自伊利诺伊大学的科学家发现，那些对生活持积极态度的快乐的人更长寿。The researchers found “clear and compelling evidence“ that happiness is key when it comes to better health and longer lifespans.研究人员发现“清晰有力的证据”，能证明快乐是健康和长寿的关键因素。Last month a British s
3、tudy, which tracked members of 40,000 households across the country, concluded that eating a family meal at least three times a week is the key to happiness because it helps build a strong bond between parents and their children.上个月，英国某项追踪调查了国内 4 万户人家的研究发现，每周至少和家人一起聚餐三次是快乐的关键因素，因为它有助于在父母和子女间建立起强大的纽带
4、。But happiness might be decided when you are born. Names can apparently predict how happy we are as individuals, with researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University claiming in 2009 that people called Judy and Joshua enjoy life the most. Ben, Andrew and Edward were seen as miserable names on the
5、other hand.但是，幸福与否也许在你出生之时就已经注定了。2009 年曼彻斯特城市大学的研究人员曾宣称，可以通过名字预测我们的个人生活是否幸福。根据他们的研究，名叫朱蒂和乔舒亚的人生活最幸福，而本、安德鲁和爱德华则是最悲惨的人名。Married couples are most likely to be happy with their relationships, according to the study, which also found that the happiest relationships are those less than five years old bet
6、ween two university graduates who have no children.根据这一研究，已婚夫妇最有可能对自身情感关系感到满意。研究还发现，拥有最幸福的情感关系的人是那些大学毕业、没有小孩、而且恋爱时间不超过五年的情侣。Research has also suggested that happiness begins at 50. A study from Stony Brook University, New York, found that stress, anger and worry fade after your 50th. Women were also
7、 reported to suffer greater stress, worry and sadness at all ages.此外，研究显示幸福的人生从 50 岁开始。纽约石溪大学的一项研究发现，压力、愤怒情绪和烦恼在过了 50 岁之后就渐渐远去。但该研究也显示，女性在各个年龄段都要承受更大的压力、更多烦恼和悲伤。Money makes the world go round, but it is not the key to happiness, according to other studies. In 2008, a survey from the Office for Natio
8、nal Statistics found that British families were healthier and twice as well off as they were 20 years ago, but are no happier. However, other studies have found money can buy you happiness after all, but only if you spend it wisely. Indeed, that might be why a good holiday can boost your happiness l
9、evels “for up to two months“ after - although the break has to be “very relaxing“ to have such an effect.其他的研究则发现，金钱让世界运转，但不是幸福的要素。2008 年，英国国家统计局的一项调查发现，英国家庭的健康状况比 20 年前更好，收入也是 20 年前的两倍，但是英国人并没有比 20 年前更幸福。但是，也有另外一些研究发现，金钱也可以买到快乐，但是前提是把钱用在正确的地方。诚然，这或许可以解释为什么一个美妙的假期可以在“两个月”后还能提升你的幸福指数，不过要达到这一效果你得在休假过程
10、中“彻底放松”才行。元旦假期就要开始了！终于可以好好休息了。但是等等，还没买礼物？年底还有年终总结要写？这些事情让原本是享受亲情友谊，用来休闲娱乐、旅游探访的快乐假期反而充满了过度的忙碌、疲惫、压力，导致假期过后身心俱疲。那么如何缓解假期的压力呢？Let the gift shopping, wrapping and giving begin: the holidays are here! Soon everyone will be walking around, humming holiday tunes and acting jollier than usual. However, und
11、erneath it all, everyone will be STRESSING!The holidays are notorious for adding a large amount of stress during an already stressful time. When can you shop for gifts when you have to finish a report before New Years? What do you buy your parents? Can you afford an expensive gift for your spouse in
12、 this economy?Stress. Stress. Stress。But it doesnt have to be this way! Here are four tips that will help you stay stress-free this holiday season:Spend more time with family, and less with work. 多花点时间陪家人The countdown to the New Year has begun and you see your work deadlines creeping up on the calen
13、dar. Its natural to want to finish your work responsibilities as soon as possible but dont let it interrupt family time. Instead, try heading into the office earlier, rather than bring your work home with you. That way, you have more time at the end of the day for family and even holiday shopping。Ta
14、ke a dip. 美美地泡个澡After working 10-hour-days (to make up for the extra vacation time) you can feel yourself physically and mentally start to break down; your body begins to ache and your brain hurts. Get rid of these pains and make yourself sit in your local gyms spa or relax in your own hot tub。Hot t
15、ubs and spas are a great way to escape from a hectic day even if its just for a half an hour. You will feel refreshed both physically and mentally in minutes。Turn your hobby into a habit. 做点你想做的事Remember those days when you loved playing golf on the weekends? Or going out with your girlfriends to ge
16、t your nails done? Well, turn that distant memory into a date for next week. Spending time doing the things you love will be a nice break from shopping for gifts and decorating the house for the holidays。Make time to exercise. 挤出时间来锻炼锻炼There are a number of reasons as to why you should stay healthy
17、and fit: it will help you lose weight, add years to your life and prevent colds during flu season. More importantly, going to the gym this holiday season will keep you sane。Aerobic exercise and weightlifting produce endorphins, the “happy“ chemicals in your body. These chemicals are much needed duri
18、ng holiday season when the stress tries to take over. Dont let it!And dont worry; you dont have to run five miles to reach the “happy place.“ Instead, sign up for a Yoga class to relieve stress. Kundalini Yoga is a great way to relieve stress naturally。Remember, the holidays are a time to look forwa
19、rd to, not dread. Follow these four tips and youll be relaxed and ready to enjoy delicious food and time with family from the second you clock out。有兴趣翻译的筒子们可以在下面跟帖。大家交流讨论一下那啥那啥 de1表示到达、传达：go into，arrive at，give to，send to ，present to etc.2表示导致、引导：lead to, result in, in the direction of, etc.3表示屈服：su
20、bmit to1表示来自于：be/come from，return，receive from, etc.2表示追溯到：come/go back to，originate1表示上升：up/upward/rise，increase ，arise，ascend, etc.2表示发射、投放市场、发行：launch，open, start, etc.3表示发展、加强、推进：develop，strengthen ， promote, etc表示“波折”：ups and downs, twists and turns, etc.常用速记数学符号汇编+ 表示“多”: many, lots of, a grea
21、t deal of, a good many of, etc.+(+2) 表示“多”的比较级：more+3 表示“多”的最高级：most 表示“少”: little, few, lack ,in short of/ be in shortage of etc. 表示“错误”、“失误”和“坏”的概念：wrong/incorrect，something bad，notorious，negative, etc. 1表示“多于”概念：bigger/larger/greater/more than/better than, etc. 2表示“高” 概念：superior to，surpass, etc.
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23、 因为 所以 优秀 属于 胜利 V问题、疑问 ？和、与 结论是 =将来 ;过去 more than no less than approximately = equal to not equal to * important * very important wrong, bad right, good increase decrease + better worse because so reason result ? question ! key point belong to 高兴、荣兴 (错误、否、不、否定 正确、对、好、肯定 不同意 N同意 Y上升、增加 下降、减少 强、好 更强、更好 弱、差 更弱、更差 因为 所以 优秀 属于 胜利 V问题、疑问 ？和、与 结论是 =将来 ;过去 波折 会议、会面 进入 接触、交往 分歧 非常、十分重要 *坚持 关键 ！奇观 !有关 替换为 但是 与比较而言 空洞
