每日口說挑戰如何安撫自己和他人？(How to Soothe Ourselves and Others)

昨天有人問我打疫苗的症狀。就是發燒、全身痠痛、頭痛、皮膚很敏感。
我是早上9點打，差不多晚上9點開始出現症狀，半夜1點多頭最痛，可是忘了吃止痛藥，因為沒有這個習慣。然後昏昏沉沉到下午，燒退了，食慾也恢復了。

Introduction 
Hiya VoiceTubers! Leila here. How are you holding up out there? Life is always filled with ups and downs, but it might feel like in the past few months, things have become a lot worse. If that’s the case, Dr. Leila has a prescription for you: a huge dose of self-soothing time. 
Smoothie? Oh! You mean those green smoothies on Instagram?
No, no, not smoothie--SOOTHING.
Eh? Blooming? Oh, you mean I should go out and smell the flowers that are blooming?
No, not blooming--SOOTHING. Okay, uh, look, if you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, go check out today’s video first. Geez, I need to soothe myself here.
Breathe in, breathe out. It’s going to be okay.
Ah, that’s better. Nice and soothed.

Let’s get to the Sentence of the Day:

Sentence
Those in the greatest need of soothing often have no idea of what is missing, no sensible way of articulating their need – and a dogged suspicion of kindness were it to be offered to them.
那些亟需撫慰的人經常不知道自己缺少什麼，無法明白的說出他們的需求，而且頑固地懷疑別人提供的善念。

 
Pronunciation tips 

Sensible /ˈsen.sə.bəl/
suspicion  /səˈspɪʃ.ən/
offered  /ˈɑː.fɚ/


Vocabulary

1. soothing   /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/

Adj. 安慰的，使人平靜的
making you feel calm

Example:
Jared claims that there’s something about Eminem songs that’s oddly soothing.
Jared 申稱聽阿姆（Eminem）的歌有種奇特的療癒特效。

2. articulate  /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/

V. 能表達清楚的，善於表達的；口齒伶俐的，有口才的
able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality

Example:
I’d prefer to write down what I’m going to say first, so I can make sure I will articulate my thoughts. 
我比較喜歡先寫下我要說的內容，這樣才能確保我能清楚地表達我的想法。


3. dogged /ˈdɑː.ɡɪd/

Adj. 下定決心的，堅決的
very determined to do something, even if it is very difficult

 
Example:
Kim’s boss recognized him for the dogged employee he is and offered him a promotion. 
Kim 的上司認可他為一個堅決的員工並向他提出了讓他能夠升職的機會。

Footnotes:
Synonyms - determined, hard-nosed, persistent, etc. 




Outro
Y’know, after watching today’s video, I’m reminded of times when I’ve tried to comfort or soothe someone who seemed to be suffering. I naively thought that they would welcome my attempts to soothe them, but that hasn’t always been the case. A wounded animal lashes out to protect itself. The same may be true of humans who are in pain. It may not be the reaction I’d expect or prefer, but I can soothe myself at the moment by remembering that I’m doing my best to spread kindness and that’s enough. And who knows, maybe the ways we soothe each other actually have more of an effect inside a person than we can see from the outside.

Well, that wraps up today’s episode. I’m gonna go put my ear on my sleeping cat and listen to her soothing purr. What soothes you? How do you soothe someone you care about? Let me know in the comments below. Hit that record button when you’re ready--maybe with your best soothing voice, eh? Catch you later.

#每天都像在rap
Those in the greatest need of soothing often have no idea of what is missing, no sensible way of articulating their need – and a dogged suspicion of kindness were it to be offered to them.

Those in the greatest need of soothing(/ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/撫慰n.) often have no idea of what is missing, no sensible(/ˈsen.sə.bəl/可注意到的) way of articulating(/ɑːˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/明確表達v.) their need – and a dogged(/ˈdɑː.ɡɪd/堅決的,頑強的) suspicion(/səˈspɪʃ.ən/懷疑n.) of kindness were it to be offered to them.
那些極需撫慰的人經常不知道自己缺少什麼，無法具體表達出他們的需求，而且頑固地懷疑別人釋出的善意。

◆ soothe /suːð/ vt. 安慰，撫慰；使平靜；哄 = calm
We did not know how to soothe the bereaved(/bɪˈriːvd/失去親友的) mother. 我們不知如何安慰那位喪子的母親。

緩和；減輕 = relieve
A hot cloth pressed against your jaw will usually soothe a toothache. 把熱毛巾放在下巴上一般能緩解牙痛。

(vi.) 起撫慰（或鎮定）作用

◆ soothing /ˈsuː.ðɪŋ/ a. 安慰的，使人平靜的
I put on some nice soothing music. 我放了一些美妙舒緩的音樂。

鎮痛的，紓緩痛苦的
a soothing ointment : 鎮痛軟膏

◆ sensible /ˈsen.sə.bəl/ adj. 明智的；合情理的
Be sensible and take your umbrella with you. 聰明些把傘帶上。

意識到的，察覺到的[（+of）]
I am sensible of my error. 我認識到自己的錯誤了。

可注意到的，明顯的
a sensible difference 明顯的差別

有知覺的
The seriously wounded soldier was speechless but still sensible. 那個受了重傷的士兵不能說話但仍有知覺。

（服裝等）實用的，不花俏的
Are those shoes sensible for walking? 那雙鞋便於走路嗎？

（天平、溫度計等）靈敏的

◆ articulate /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/ vt. 清晰地吐（字）；清晰地發（音）
Articulate your words so that we can understand what you are saying. 說話要清楚，這樣我們才能聽明白你的話。

明確有力地表達

使成為系統的整體；使相互連貫
articulate a science program for all grades 統一制訂各年級的科技教學計畫

用關節連接；連接，鉸接
The two bones are articulated like a hinge. 這兩塊骨頭由關節鉸鏈般連接起來。

【語】發（音）

(vi.) 清楚地講話；清晰地發音
She was too frightened to articulate. 她嚇得連話也說不清。

用關節連接起來；接合 ;【語】發音

◆ articulate /ɑːrˈtɪk.jə.lət/ a. 發音清晰的，可聽懂的
Articulate speech is essential for a teacher. 對教師來說，口齒清楚是必不可少的。

善於表達的，口才好的
Arthur is the most articulate of the brothers. 亞瑟是兄弟中最會說話的。

有說話能力的

表達得清楚有力的
an articulate argument 清楚有力的論點

連接的；有關節相連的
Insects are articulate animals. 昆蟲是有節的動物。

◆ dogged /ˈdɑː.ɡɪd/ a. 下定決心的，堅決的
= determined = tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/
Her ambition and dogged determination ensured that she rose to the top of her profession. 遠大的志向和頑強的意志使她成爲行業的佼佼者。

頑固的，固執的
The thought returned with a dogged insistence. 這個想法固執地堅持著，不肯退去。

頑強的
We all admire their dogged efforts. 我們都很欽佩他們堅持不懈的努力。

◆ suspicion /səˈspɪʃ.ən/ n. 懷疑，疑心，猜疑[U][C][+（that）]
I had a strong suspicion that Tom had seen me coming. 我很懷疑湯姆看到我進來。
They were divided by mutual(/ˈmjuː.tʃu.əl/相互的) suspicion and jealousy. 他們因互相猜疑，嫉妒而對立。

嫌疑[U]
She's been arrested on suspicion of spying. 她因涉嫌間諜活動而被捕。

一點兒[S][（+of）]
There was a suspicion of danger. 有一點危險。

☺Those in the greatest need of soothing often have no idea of what is missing, no sensible way of articulating their need – and a dogged suspicion of kindness were it to be offered to them.
那些亟需被撫慰的人經常不知道自己缺少什麼，無法明白地說出他們的需求，而且如果別人好心要提供協助，他們還會很頑固地懷疑對方的意圖。
【心得】也許是因為詐騙集團(例如阿拉伯王子,國際軍官之類的)很多的關係?!(誤)
■soothing [ˋsuðɪŋ] (adj.) 安慰的、撫慰的、使人寬心的、使人平靜的；鎮痛的、紓緩痛苦的
■articulate [ɑrˋtɪkjə͵let](Vi.&vt.)清楚地表達；清晰地發音；用(骨骼)關節連接起來；接合；{語言}發(音)
(vt.)使成為系統的整體、使相互連貫
(adj.)善於表達的、口才好的；發音清晰的
■dogged [ˋdɔgɪd] (adj.)下定決心的、堅決的；頑固的、固執的；頑強的

Those in the greatest need of soothing often have no idea of what is missing, no sensible way of articulating their need – and a dogged suspicion of kindness were it to be offered to them.

soothing [ˈsuː.ðɪŋ] (adj.) 安慰的，使人平靜的
dogged [ˈdɑː.ɡɪd] (adj.) 下定決心的，堅決的
suspicion [səˈspɪʃ.ən] (n.) 懷疑，疑心，猜疑

Life is full of ups and downs, very much like the stock market! The funny thing is that even if we articulate our need, loud and clear, little kindness, if there's any, will be offered to us!

This sentence is awesome. It precisely points out what I am when I feel really upset and need to be comforted by others. Besides, Leila also gives us a nice comment, we cannot give a "perfect" comforting words, but we can try our best and maybe it would be something to that people.

雪寶學到好多單字喔