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為什麼有人喜歡汽油的味道? The Sweet, Dangerous Attraction of Gasoline 【本篇為全程英文講解】

The Sweet, Dangerous Attraction of Gasoline
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為什麼有人喜歡汽油的味道? The Sweet, Dangerous Attraction of Gasoline
汽油甜甜的氣味能吸引許多人。
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        There is something about the sweet smell of gasoline that appeals to many people. Gasoline is made from a mixture of compounds, including benzene, which is added to enhance the performance and fuel efficiency of gasoline. This chemical is largely responsible for gasoline’s unique smell. Benzene has a naturally sweet scent that our noses are highly sensitive to. It takes just one part per million in the air for the human nose to detect its presence. Interestingly, in the past, benzene was used in aftershaves and even as a solvent for removing caffeine from coffee. However, these applications were brief due to benzene’s classification as a known carcinogen and its potential risks when it is inhaled in high concentrations or over extended periods.

        There are two theories that attempt to explain why individuals are attracted to the smell of gasoline. The first revolves around the power of scent to arouse vivid memories. Smells can trigger specific recollections, associating familiar aromas with nostalgic experiences. The second theory focuses on the physical effect of benzene on nerve receptors. Inhaling benzene and other hydrocarbons can temporarily suppress the nervous system. This may result in a euphoric sensation similar to the effects of alcohol or certain drugs.

 

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Words in Use
appeal
[əˋpil]
vt. & n. 吸引;請求;上訴(均與介詞 to 並用)
associate
[əˋsoʃɪɪt]
vi. 交往
vt. 使有關聯
mindful
[ˋmaɪdfəl]
a. 注意的,留神的
enhance
[ɪnˋhæns]
vt. . 增強
scent
[sɛnt]
n. 氣味
vt. 聞到,嗅出 ; (使) 充滿芳香
potential
[pəˋtɛnʃəl]
n. 潛力
a. 潛在的
inhale
[ɪnˋhel]
vt. 吸入
revolve
[rɪˋvɑlv]
vi. . 旋轉;公轉
arouse
[əˋraʊz]
vt. 激發,引起;喚醒
trigger
[ˋtrɪgɚ]
vt. 引發
n. 扳機 ; 引發物
sensation
[sɛnˋseʃən]
n. 感覺, 知覺;轟動(的事情)
conclusive
[kənˋklusɪv]
a. 決定性的
conduct
[kənˋdʌkt]
vt. 處理;指揮(樂團)
uncover
[ʌnˋkʌvɚ]
vt. 揭露,發現
intentional
[ɪnˋtɛnʃən!]
adj. 故意的,蓄意的
exposure
[ɪkˋspoʒɚ]
n. 暴露,曝晒;接觸(與介詞 to 並用)
prolonged
[prəˋlɔŋd]
a. 持續很久的
aftershave
[ˋæftɚʃev]
n. (剃鬚後用的)鬍後水
solvent
[ˋsɑlvənt]
n. 溶劑
caffeine
[ˋkæfiɪn]
n. . 咖啡因
carcinogen
[kɑrˋsɪnədʒən]
n. 致癌物質
concentration
[͵kɑnsɛnˋtreʃən]
n. 專心,專注;集中、濃度
recollection
[͵rɛkəˋlɛkʃən]
n. 回憶
nostalgic
[nɑsˋtældʒɪk]
a. 懷舊的
receptor
[rɪˋsɛptɚ]
n. 感受器,受體
euphoric
[juˋfɔrɪk]
a. 亢奮的;狂喜的
complexity
[kəmˋplɛksətɪ]
n. 複雜性(不可數) ; 複雜之處 (常用複數)
odor
[ˋodɚ]
n. (不好的)氣味
Practical Phrases
appeal to sb
 吸引某人

I’m sure this program will appeal to children of all ages.
我相信這個節目一定可以吸引各年齡層的小朋友。

be responsible for
 負責……,為……負責

Adults are responsible for their actions.
成年人要為自己的行為負責

be sensitive to
 對某事物很敏感,很容易因某事物而被 冒犯

Fred is sensitive to others’ remarks.
弗瑞德別人的話很敏感

Don’t mention Donald’s missing dog―he’s very sensitive about that.
不要提到唐納德走失的狗 — 他那件事非常敏感

associate A with B
 將 A 與 B 聯想在一起

People associate stuffed animals with children.
人們常會填充動物玩偶小孩子聯想在一起

be mindful of
 注意⋯⋯

We have to be mindful of our actions and their consequences at all times. 
我們必須時刻注意我們的行為及其後果。

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