Do you wake up in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours, anxiously watching the clock? Insomnia is a very common problem that takes a toll on your energy, mood, and ability to function during the day.
讲解:
- in the middle of the night 在大半夜
- lie awake 醒着躺着 for hours 好几个小时
- anxiously 急切地
- insomnia 失眠
- take a toll on sth 对…造成不利影响
- function v. 工作;运转;运行
Tossing and turning only amps up the anxiety. Get up, leave the bedroom, and do something relaxing, such as drinking a cup of herbal tea, or taking a bath.
讲解:
- toss and turn 辗转反侧
- amp sth up 加强…、使…上升 anxiety n. 焦虑、不安
- relaxing 令人感到放松的
- herbal tea 花草茶、草药茶
If you’ve been awake for more than 20 minutes, get out of bed and do a quiet, non-stimulating activity, such as reading a book.
讲解:
- get out of bed=get up
- non-stimulating 没有刺激性的