我们该微笑的10个理由

 　　1. Smiling makes us attractive.

　　We are drawn¹ to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls² and grimaces³ all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.

　　1.微笑使我们有吸引力

　　我们被微笑的人吸引。因为那儿有一种吸引人的因子。我们渴望了解一个微笑的人，想知道是什么让人如此开心。愁眉苦脸只会把人推开，而微笑却把人吸引过来。

　　2. Smiling Changes Our Mood

　　Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping⁴ you change your mood.

　　2.微笑改变我们的心情

　　当你情绪低落的时候，你试着去假装微笑。这个尝试让你心情变好的。微笑可以“欺骗”你的身体，从而达到改变你的心情。

　　3. Smiling is Contagious⁵

　　When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

　　3. 微笑会传染

　　当某个人在微笑使整个房间气氛变得轻松，其他人的心情也就随之改变，使事情变得更加快乐。微笑的人把快乐随身携带。微笑多点，那么更多的人将向你靠近。

　　4. Smiling Relieves Stress

　　Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.

　　4.微笑可以减压

　　压力真的可以爬上我们的脸庞。微笑让我们避免看上去很疲惫、疲倦和受打击。当你感到压力，你该抽出时间装个微笑。这样压力就应该会减少，那么你的工作就可以做得更好。

　　5. Smiling Boosts Your Immune System

　　Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

　　5.微笑增强免疫力

　　微笑可以让免疫系统更好的工作。当你微笑，免疫功能可能会因你的放松而增强。微笑可以预防流感和伤风。

　　6. Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

　　When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling. Do you notice a difference?

　　6.微笑降低血压

　　当你微笑的时候，你的血压将显著降低。如果你家中有血压计，你可以试一下。静坐几分钟，然后阅读。再比较微笑1分钟，然后微笑着阅读。你是否感觉到了有所不同？（是不是阅读理解能力增强了，呵呵）

　　7. Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers⁶ and Serotonin

　　Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

　　7.微笑促进内啡肽、自然镇痛杀伤物质和5-羟色胺的释放

　　研究显示微笑促进内啡肽、自然镇痛杀伤物质和5-羟色胺的释放。这三种物质可以让我们感觉更好。微笑是一种天然的药物。

　　8. Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger

　　The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

　　8.微笑可以美容，让你看起来更年轻

　　肌肉群通过微笑可以达到修整容颜的效果，能让人们看上去更年轻。务须去整容，只要整天试着微笑——这样你就会变得年轻，感觉自然就好了。

　　9. Smiling Makes You Seem Successful

　　Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

　　9. 微笑让你看上去是成功的

　　微笑的人看上去更加自信，升职的可能性更大，更容易让人接近。在开会或者约会中面带笑容，人们对你的感觉就会不一样。

　　10. Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

　　Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

　　10.微笑让你保持积极

　　试着一下测试：先微笑一个，再马上微笑着想一下消极的事情。这是困难的。当我们微笑的时候，我们的身体向我们传输的信息是“生活是美好的！”微笑让消极、压力和恐惧都离我们远去。

1 drawn   

v.拖，拉，拔出；adj.憔悴的，紧张的

参考例句：

• All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
• Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

2 scowls   

不悦之色，怒容( scowl的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• All my attempts to amuse the children were met with sullen scowls. 我想尽办法哄这些孩子玩儿，但是他们总是满脸不高兴。
• Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in. 1. 愁眉苦脸只会把人推开，而微笑却把人吸引过来。

3 grimaces   

n.（表蔑视、厌恶等）面部扭曲，鬼脸( grimace的名词复数 )v.扮鬼相，做鬼脸( grimace的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• Mr. Clark winked at the rude child making grimaces. 克拉克先生假装没有看见那个野孩子做鬼脸。 来自辞典例句
• The most ridiculous grimaces were purposely or unconsciously indulged in. 故意或者无心地扮出最滑稽可笑的鬼脸。 来自辞典例句

4 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。

5 contagious   

adj.传染性的，有感染力的

参考例句：

• It's a highly contagious infection.这种病极易传染。
• He's got a contagious laugh.他的笑富有感染力。

6 killers   

凶手( killer的名词复数 )； 消灭…者； 致命物； 极难的事

参考例句：

• He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice. 他要将杀人凶手绳之以法的决心一直没有动摇。
• They were professional killers who did in John. 杀死约翰的这些人是职业杀手。