
別用力過頭!
A shocking accident recently occurred in Taipei, involving a 51-year-old former TV host of a Hakka food show.
最近台北發生一起令人震驚的意外,事件主角是一名51歲的前客家美食節目主持人。
take place發生occur to sb.某人想到某件事involve(v.)涉及、投入get/be involved with someone和某人有戀愛關係former(adj.)前者的、latter(adj.)後者的previous(adj.)先前的
His friends became concerned when he failed to answer calls or open his door.
由於打電話沒人接、上門也沒人應門,友人便開始擔心。
concerned(adj.)擔心的、關心的/concern(v.)與~有關、使擔憂as far as somebody is concerned就某人而言to whom it may concern敬啟者concerning(prep.)關於fail to VR沒能做到/fail in N.在~失敗
When emergency workers finally entered his home, they found that he had collapsed in the bathroom.
當醫護人員終於進入屋內時,他已在浴室內倒地不起。
collapse(v.)倒下、昏倒faint(v.)昏倒=pass out
Doctors later explained that he died from a sudden heart problem, which was likely triggered by pushing too hard while using the toilet.
醫師事後解釋,他死於突發性的心臟問題,很可能是如廁時用力過猛所引發的。
trigger(v.)引發、造成(n.)板機set off引發pull the trigger扣板機
Many people are unaware that using excessive force on the toilet can be dangerous.
許多人並不知道,如廁時用力過猛其實相當危險。
be aware of…對~有意識excessive(adj.)過多的/moderate(adj.)適度的
Medical experts point out two risky actions: holding your breath and pushing too hard. These actions can rapidly increase pressure inside the chest, which slows down the heart and reduces blood flow.
醫療專家指出兩種高風險行為:憋氣與用力過猛。這些行為會使胸腔壓力瞬間飆升,進而導致心跳變慢、血流減少。
take a risk to do sth.冒風險做某事be at risk處於風險中hold your breath憋氣、屏息以待waste one’s breath白費唇舌catch one’s breath調整呼吸、鬆口氣take one’s breath away令某人驚訝breathtaking(adj.)美得令人屏息的;令人驚嘆的circulation of blood血液循環
As a result, the brain may not receive enough oxygen, leading to dizziness or even loss of consciousness.
這會造成大腦供氧不足,引發暈眩甚至失去意識。
consequently(adv.)因此as a result of由於=because ofoxygen deprivation缺氧lead to導致、造成dizzy(adj.)昏頭的consciousness(n.)意識/conscious(adj.)有意識的fully conscious完全清醒的/self-conscious(adj.)害羞的
In serious cases, this can lead to sudden death.
嚴重時,甚至可能導致猝死。
To stay safe, it is essential to develop healthy daily habits.
為了確保安全,養成良好的生活習慣非常重要。
in order to為了要essential(adj.)必要的、關鍵的=necessary/crucial/vital
Experts advise against pushing too hard or holding your breath for a long time.
專家建議排便時不要過度用力,也不要長時間憋氣。
be for N./V-ing支持~pro(prep.)支持
To avoid constipation, you should eat more fiber, drink plenty of water, and maintain a regular toilet schedule.
為了預防便祕,平時應多攝取纖維質、多水分,並維持規律的如廁時間。
constipation(n.)便秘digestive difficulty消化困難suffer(v.)罹患、使痛苦constipated(adj.)便秘的stay hydrated保持水分充足/dehydrated(adj.)脫水的