留美老师带你每日说英文 第743期:脑震荡是什么

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　　A concussion¹ is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way a person's brain functions. Their effects are usually temporary, but they can include headaches and problems with your memory, balance, and coordination³. They often occur from a blow to the head, but they can also happen from a strike anywhere else due to the head and upper body being violently shaken from the force.

　　“脑震荡”是种创伤性的脑部损伤，它会改变一个人大脑的运作方式。这些影响通常只是暂时性的，但可能会出现头痛、失忆、平衡感和协调能力上出问题。脑震荡通常是头部受到重击而引发，但也有可能是由于头部或上半身受到猛烈摇晃后，进而使得身体其他部位受到重击所致。

　　脑震荡是什么

　　学习重点：

　　1.concussion 震动、冲击、脑震荡

　　concussion (n.) 震动、冲击、脑震荡

　　2.traumatic 创伤的

　　traumatic (adj.) 创伤的

　　trauma² (n.) 伤口、创伤

　　3.injury 伤害

　　injury (n.) 伤害

　　injure (v.) 伤害

　　endure (v.) 忍受

　　4.temporary 临时的

　　temporary (adj.) 临时的

1 concussion   

n.脑震荡；震动

参考例句：

• He was carried off the field with slight concussion.他因轻微脑震荡给抬离了现场。
• She suffers from brain concussion.她得了脑震荡。

2 trauma   

n.外伤，精神创伤

参考例句：

• Counselling is helping him work through this trauma.心理辅导正帮助他面对痛苦。
• The phobia may have its root in a childhood trauma.恐惧症可能源于童年时期的创伤。

3 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。