压力（Stress）是一种普遍存在的生理和心理现象，它是指个体在面对外界环境要求时所感受到的紧张或压迫感。压力可以由多种因素引起，包括工作、学习、人际关系、经济状况、健康问题等。压力本身并不完全是负面的，适度的压力可以激发个体的潜能，提高工作效率和生活动力，这种现象被称为“良性压力”或“正面压力”。
然而，当压力超出个体的应对能力时，就可能转变为“不良压力”或“负面压力”，导致一系列的身心问题。长期的不良压力会影响人的心理健康，导致焦虑、抑郁等情绪障碍；同时，它也会对身体健康造成损害，如引起高血压、心脏病、免疫系统功能下降等。
A: Hello, my name is David and I'm from Kenya.
A:大家好，我是大卫，来自肯尼亚。
B: My name is Vitalis and I'm from Uganda.
B:我是维塔利斯，来自乌干达。
A: Now Vitalis, I know people sometimes when they work too hard they put so much effort into their work, they get stressed and every human being has to relax once in a while, so I'm thinking do you have one of those cool, hangout places that it's like your sanctuary, you like to go and feel good. Do you have like a place that you best hang out with?
A:维塔利斯，有时人们会拼命地工作，工作非常努力，这时他们会感到压力，每个人都需要偶尔放松一下，我想知道，你有没有可以享受放松时光的地方，就像保护所一样，你喜欢去那里，而且在那里感觉很舒服。你有这种最佳放松场所吗?
B: Yes I think everybody has a place to hang out. I love to say my best hangout is being with friends and having fun but I feel being in a park where children go to play with their parents is the best place one can go to. It's a place whereby you can plug out of the busy schedule and can help you heal all the wounds that have been created by a busy schedule. So you should try it some time David.
B:有，我想所有人都有可以消遣时间的地方。我想我最喜欢的是和朋友们一起玩，享受快乐时光，我认为公园很不错，孩子们会和父母在公园玩耍，那是人们可以去的最佳场所。在公园你可以摆脱繁忙的日程，公园可以治愈所有因繁忙日程而产生的伤口。大卫，你应该找个时间试试。
A: I think I'll try it one of these fine days.
A:我想我最近会试试的。
A: how come you're still up? Shouldn't you be asleep by now?
你怎么还没起床?你现在不应该睡着了吗?
B: I've been having a hard time sleeping lately.
我最近一直睡不好。
A: as far as I know, insomnia is usually caused by stress. Are you stressed at all?
据我所知，失眠通常是由压力引起的。你有压力吗?
B: well, I'm really worried about my grades. I didn't think this course would be so stressful.
嗯，我真的很担心我的成绩。我没想到这门课会有这么大的压力。
A: you're a good student. I'm sure you can do well. What you need to do is to relax.
你是个好学生。我相信你能做得很好。你需要做的是放松。
B: you're probably right. I just wish it were that simple. How can I stop feeling so anxious all the time?
你可能是对的。我只希望事情就这么简单。我怎么能不那么焦虑呢?
A: taking a yoga class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you cope with your stress.
参加瑜伽课或学习一些放松技巧可以帮助你应对压力。
B: I don't really have time to learn anything new. I need to spend my time studying!
我真的没有时间学习任何新东西。我需要花时间学习!
A: you need to take some breaks throughout the day. Studying all day isn’t very usually effective.
你需要一整天休息一下。整天学习通常不是很有效。
B: you’re right. I usually end up starting at my computer or checking my email instead of doing my work for class.
你是对的。我通常会从电脑或查看电子邮件开始，而不是在课堂上做作业。
A: besides, it’s not diffciult to learn yoga. In fact, I can teach you a move that’s supposed to help you fall asleep! You just have to sit down like this, bend over and breath in deeply.
此外，学习瑜伽也不难。事实上，我可以教你一个本该帮助你入睡的动作!你只需要像这样坐下来，弯下腰，深深地吸气。
B: that’s fantastic. I’m going to go try that out in my room now. good night!
太棒了。我现在要去我的房间试试。晚安!
A: good night, sleep tight; don’t let the bed bugs bite!
晚安，睡个好觉;别让臭虫咬了!
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