Are naps actually good for us？
难度系数: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
一、英文原文
But is napping always a good thing? Well, not necessarily. Although we and other scientists have discovered that naps can have benefits for both the brain and for the body. Naps can be a double edged sword. Long naps in the afternoon or in the early evening can just take the edge off your sleepiness, is a little bit like sneaking before your main meal.
二、逐句翻译
1. But is napping always a good thing?
但小憩一定是件好事吗？
2. Well, not necessarily.
其实未必。
3. Although we and other scientists have discovered that naps can have benefits for both the brain and for the body.
尽管我们和其他科研人员发现，小憩对大脑和身体都有益处。
4. Naps can be a double edged sword.
小憩实则是一把双刃剑。
5. Long naps in the afternoon or in the early evening can just take the edge off your sleepiness.
下午或傍晚长时间小睡，只会消解夜间的困意。
6. It is a little bit like sneaking food before your main meal.
这就好比正餐前偷偷吃东西一样。
三、重点词汇
1. nap n./v. 小睡，打盹
2. necessarily adv. 必然，必定
3. benefit n. 益处，好处
4. double-edged sword 双刃剑（利弊并存的事物）
5. take the edge off 减弱，缓解
6. sleepiness n. 困倦，睡意
7. sneak v. 偷偷做；悄悄吃
8. main meal 正餐
四、重点句型 & 造句
1. not necessarily 未必，不一定
造句：Fame is not necessarily happiness.
名利未必等同于幸福。
2. Although + 从句 虽然……（让步状语从句，不与but连用）
造句：Although the task is hard, we will finish it.
虽然任务艰巨，我们仍会完成。
3. have benefits for sth. 对某物有益
造句：Exercise has benefits for your physical health.
运动有益身体健康。
4. be a double-edged sword 是一把双刃剑
造句：Social media is a double-edged sword.
社交媒体是一把双刃剑。
5. be a little bit like... 有点像……
造句：Her voice is a little bit like music.
她的嗓音听着有点像乐曲。
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