每日口說挑戰熊熊的妒忌之火好難受！為什麼我們會有忌妒的情緒呢？(Why Do We Get Jealous?)

Hey, VoiceTubers. This is Nina, and you're listening to the Pronunciation Challenge. Jealousy is a complex emotion. It's a feeling combined with emotions like suspicion, rage, and fear. Jealousy can happen between friends and family members, but it's mostly seen in the context of romantic relationships. So, why exactly do we get jealous? Let's watch the video to find out!

And today’s sentence is…

Sentence
According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes.

Pronunciation Tips
1. hypothesis (how to pronounce the in this word)
2. jealousy (lou pronounce as luh)
3. evolved to (linking sound)
4. weren't (the t is silent)
5. prioritizing (the pronunciations of "i"s)
6. genes (the second e is silent)

Vocabulary
1. hypothesis (n) 假說 KK[haɪˋpɑθəsɪs] IPA /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/
Def: an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved
Eg. Several hypotheses for global warming have been suggested.
好幾種全球變暖的假說已被提出。

2. evolve (v) （使）逐步演變；（使）逐漸形成 KK[ɪˋvɑlv] IPA/ɪˈvɑːlv/
Def: to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually
Eg. One hypothesis is that humans evolved from apes.
一種假設是人類是從猿進化而來的。

3. prioritize (v) 確定（事項的）優先次序 KK[praɪˋɔrə͵taɪz] IPA /praɪˈɔːr.ə.taɪz/
Def: to decide which of a group of things are the most important so that you can deal with them first
Eg. We should probably prioritize things with closer deadlines.
我們應該優先考慮截止日期更接近的事情。

Alright, that's all for today's episode. While jealousy is a painful emotional experience, evolutionary psychologists believe it is not an emotion that needs to be suppressed. Interestingly enough, it could be a signal or a wake-up call that the relationship is in danger. The triggers of jealousy can differ from person to person. It may even be affected by one's gender and sexual orientation. What about you? What would send you into a jealous rage? Share your answers in the comments, and don't forget to record today's sentence. Thanks for staying tuned till the end of this episode, and I'll see you next time!

According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes.

According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes. i.e. females who were thirsty for a side piece. 根據他們(演化心理學家)的假設，男性忌妒心的演化是為了要確保女性不會把資源拿給其他基因比較不好的小王。換句話說，女性渴望與伴侶以外的人發展關係。
◆ side piece : 小三,小王
✿ ensure [ɪnˋʃʊr] (US also insure)
(vt.)保證,擔保;使安全,保護
✿ insure [ɪnˋʃʊr] (vt.) [美]保證,確保;為…投保,接受保險
◆ mate [met]
(n.) 配偶(夫或妻),動物的配偶;同伴,伙伴;(用作稱呼)老兄,老弟;配對物;(商船的)大副,助手;(美國海軍)軍士
(vt.)使成配偶,使配對,使交配
(vi.)成配偶,成伙伴;(鳥,獸)交配;緊密配合,嚙合
◆ hypothesis [haɪˋpɑθəsɪs] (n.) 假設;假說,前提
◆ evolve [ɪˋvɑlv]
(vi.)逐步形成,發展,進化,成長
(vt.)使逐步形成,發展,展開;[生]進化形成,發育成;釋放,散出(氣體,熱等);引申出,推斷出
◆ prioritize [praɪˋɔrə͵taɪ]
(vt.)按優先順序處理;給予…優先權
(vi.)把事情優先順序排好;故意輸球以取得選秀優先權

According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes.

According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren’t taking resources and giving them to mates who weren’t prioritizing their genes.

# Day 1387 2022.09.27 Tuesday
Why Do We Get Jealous?
According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes.

According to their hypothesis, male jealousy evolved to ensure that the females weren't taking resources and giving them to mates who weren't prioritizing their genes.
根據他們的假設，男性忌妒心的緣起是為了要確保女性不會把家中的資源拿給其他基因比較不好的交配者。