每日口說挑戰悲傷總在夜晚時襲來？原因是？ (Why Do You Feel More Depressed At Night?)

Thanks Annie! 睡前腦中雜訊太多，聽white noise如海浪聲、雨聲對我很有效=>不負責逐字稿 We’re going to talk about depression in today’s episode. Have you ever felt depressed especially at night, and it’s time for you to go to sleep? You’ve been tossing and turning(翻來覆去) just because there are too many thoughts in your brain. Well, I’ve experienced this kind of situations many times. So I’m tired, my brain just can’t stop thinking. If you had this experience before, then you must wonder the reasons behind it. In this video, you’ll learn a new term called “nighttime disorder” which can answer the question of why there are so many people feel depressed at night. And today’s sentence explains one of the reasons. So let’s take a look at it. ‘While reflection(深思) is a great way to evaluate yourself to become a better, excessive(a. [ɪkˋsɛsɪv]過度的) rumination may lead to anxiety or depression.’

1-1. depression (n.)憂鬱，沮喪
*She suffered from severe depression after divorcing her husband.

1-2. depression (n.)蕭條，不景氣
economic(經濟的) depression
+ a depression area貧困地區

1-3. depressing (a.)令人沮喪的
+This weather is so depressing.

1-4. depressed (a.)沮喪的
+She was depressed to learn of her illness.

2-1. evaluate(v.)評估，評價
*The performance of employees is evaluated by their managers every month.

evaluate +how/whether
*The police need to evaluate how convincing([kənˋvɪnsɪŋ] a. 有論據證實的) this evidence is.

2-2. assess [əˋsɛs] (v.) 評價；評定；對…估價 = evaluate
+Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

(以下為兩個容易混淆的單字)
+ access [ˋæksɛs](v.) 讀取(電腦文檔)，使用，接近
You have to enter a password to access the database.

+ asset [ˋæsɛt](n.) 財產，資產；（一項）財物，有價值的物品
Good health is a great asset.

3-1. rumination (n.) [͵ruməˋneʃən] 反芻,沈思,默想
*According to the study, rumination may have a negative impact of physical and mental health.

3-2. ruminate(v.)
ruminate on/over sth
*Sally ruminated on/over whether it was the right decision to accept her boyfriend’s marriage proposal.

All right, that’s all of today’s pronunciation challenge. If you often feel depressed at night, and I hope after watching today’s video, you can find out the cause of your depression and figure out how to fight against it. Have you ever felt depressed at night? Share your experience with us and leave comments below. Don’t forget to practice today’s sentence, and see you next time.

我記得研究所時，教授一定要我們反思。我覺得是件好事。但重點是有些東西不是自己可以掌握的，就只能 let it go(最近最愛的一首歌） https://www.surveycake.com/s/gMzvr

☺While reflection is a great way to evaluate yourself to become a better person, excessive rumination may lead to anxiety or depression.
雖然反思是種可用來評估自己、讓自己變得更好的好方法，但過度的反思可能會引發焦慮或憂鬱。
【心得】Q：為什麼悲傷總在夜晚襲來? Ans:因為想到明天早上還要上班(選我正解XD)
正在努力練習多提醒自己試著把焦點放在自己可以做到的事，能做多少算多少，而不要把焦點放在自己做不到或無法改變的事上，才不會容易感到灰心或失望。
■depression [dɪˋprɛʃən] 憂鬱、沮喪、意志消沈；憂鬱症；壓低、降低、下沈
不景氣、(經濟)蕭條(期)；凹地、窪地；低氣壓(區)
■evaluate [ɪˋvæljʊ͵et] 估價；評價；鑑定；(數學)求數值
■rumination [͵ruməˋneʃən] 沈思、長時間思考；反復思考
(動物)反芻、倒嚼
■ruminate [ˋrumə͵net] (動物)反芻、倒嚼；沉思、反覆思考[(+over/about/of/on)]

#昨天unickname提到賞耳光助酒醒，但今天的片語不是真的一記耳光
【slap in the face】某人因某事受到侮辱或打擊
－ A set phrase used to describe words or actions that have offended or otherwise upset someone.
■ It was a real slap in the face when she got promoted over me, especially after the amount of work I did on that last project.

While reflection is a great way to evaluate yourself to become a better person, excessive rumination may lead to anxiety or depression.

She suffered from severe depression(嚴重的憂鬱症）after divorcing her husband.

Economic depression 經濟蕭條

It’s depressing.
I’m depressed.

The performance of employees is evaluated(評價) by their managers every month.

The police need to evacuate how convincing the evidence is.警方必需評估這證據的可信度

According to the study, rumination(沉思；反芻) may have a negative impact on physical and mental health.

Sally ruminated on/over(反覆思考） whether it was the right decision to accept her boyfriend’s marriage proposal.

心中小劇場太多的概念
While reflection is a great way to evaluate yourself to become a better person, excessive rumination may lead to anxiety or depression.

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問卷：https://www.surveycake.com/s/gMzvr

1. _
* depression [dɪˋprɛʃən] (n.) 憂鬱，沮喪
- she suffered from severe depression after divorcing her husband.
- economic depression.

2. _
* evaluate [ɪˋvæljʊ͵et] (v.) 評估，評價
- the performance of employees is evaluated by their managers every month.
- the police need to evaluate how convincing this evidence is.

3. _
* rumination [͵ruməˋneʃən] (n.) 沉思，反覆思考
- according to the study rumination they have a negative impact of physical and mental health.
- Saly laminated on whether it was the right decision to accept her boyfriend's marriage proposal.