Tea is great for an energy boost. It’s also good for the digestiveand nervous systems. Tea lovers often describetea asbeing able to improve one’s mood and help reduce stress. In fact, many tea drinkers enjoy a condition known as being “tea drunk” or “tea high,” which changes how people feel physically, mentally, or emotionally.
In fact, being tea drunk isn’t dangerous like being drunk on alcohol. It’s simply a feeling of being very calm, relaxed, and happy. It’s a positive sensationthat can contribute to lively interaction among friends or deep thinking when one is alone. Many tea drinkers also feel more productive and focused when working in a tea drunk state.
In addition to caffeine, tea also contains two other substances that can influence brain activity: catechinsand L-theanine. Catechins naturally relax the brain and body. As for L-theanine, it is an amino acidthat can reduce stress. When absorbed by the body, catechins and L-theanine make a person feel not only calm but also alert.
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Words in Use
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describe
[dɪˋskraɪb]
vt. 描述，形容
Can you describe the man who stole your purse?
妳能描述一下偷妳手提包的人的樣子嗎？
Vince described his girlfriend as an intelligent beauty.
文斯把他女友形容為知性美女。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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physically
[ˋfɪzɪk!ɪ]
adv. 身體上
To stay physically and mentally healthy, you need to exercise regularly.
要保持身心健康，你就必須規律運動。
To stay healthy in both body and mind, you need to exercise regularly.
要保持身心健康，你就必須規律運動。
高中 Level 4
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mentally
[ˋmɛnt!ɪ]
adv. 心理上，精神上
It’s going to be a difficult performance, but the dancers are mentally prepared for it.
那將會是場困難的表演，但舞者們已做好了心理準備。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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alcohol
[ˋælkə͵hɔl]
n. 酒；酒精（指各種含酒精的酒類，如啤酒、烈酒或葡萄酒）
=
wine
=
liquor
I never drink alcohol because I get drunk easily.
我從不喝酒因為我很容易醉。
高中 Level 4
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calm
[kɑm]
vt. & vi. （使）鎮定 & n. 平靜
adj. 鎮定的
Whatever happens, you must stay calm.
無論發生什麼事，你一定要保持鎮定。
The policeman tried to calm the angry crowd.
那名員警試圖要使憤怒的群眾鎮定下來。
Calm down, honey. There’s no need to worry.
親愛的，冷靜下來。沒什麼好擔心的。
It’s just the calm before the storm. You’d better be prepared.
這只是暴風雨前的寧靜。你最好有心理準備。
高中 Level 2
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productive
[prəˋdʌktɪv]
a. 多產的；富有成效的
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prolific
All bosses like productive employees.
所有的老闆都喜歡有生產力的員工。
Nick had a productive day at work, so he treated himself to a beer.
尼克因工作富有成效，所以他請自己喝一杯啤酒。
高中 Level 4
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influence
[ˋɪnflʊəns]
n. & vt. 影響
Ms. Brown has a good influence on the students.
布朗老師對學生有正面的影響。
What you do now will greatly influence your future.
你現在的作為會大大影響你的未來。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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alert
[əˋlɝt]
n. 警戒
a. 警戒的
vt. 提醒
On Christmas Eve, the children were on the alert for any sign of Santa Claus.
在耶誕夜，孩子們隨時注意聖誕老人出現的蛛絲馬跡。
Police officers are always alert to possible danger.
警察對可能發生的危險隨時保持警覺。
We should alert everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。
We should awaken everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。
多益金色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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vibe
[vɑɪb]
n. 感覺
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boost
[bust]
vt. 增加，提升
n. 促進，推動
Beating thousands of competitors and getting this job boosted Lauren’s confidence a lot.
打敗上千名對手爭取到這份工作讓蘿倫的自信大增。
The President-elect gave these businessmen a boost in saying that he would devote himself to raising the economic growth.
總統當選人說他會致力於提升經濟成長，讓這些商人信心大增。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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digestive
[dəˋdʒɛstɪv]
a. 消化的
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sensation
[sɛnˋseʃən]
n. 感覺， 知覺；轟動（的事情）
Following the car accident, Rose lost the sensation in two fingers on her left hand.
車禍後，蘿絲左手的兩根手指失去了知覺。
The news that the famous Korean band would play a concert in Taipei caused a big sensation.
該知名韓國樂團會在臺北辦演唱會的消息造成了一場大轟動。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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caffeine
[ˋkæfiɪn]
n. . 咖啡因
An overdose of caffeine could be lethal. 咖啡因過量可能致命。
高中 Level 6
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catechin
[ kætəkɪn / ˈkætətʃɪn]
n. 兒茶素
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theanine
[ˈTHēənēn]
n. 茶胺酸
Practical Phrases
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describe A as B
將 A 描寫成 B
= depict A as B
The manager described the project as challenging but rewarding.
經理將這個計畫形容為具有挑戰性但值得的。
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contribute to N/V-ing
促成／有助於⋯⋯
= result in
= give rise to
Clear communication among team members contributes to the success of a project.
團隊成員之間的清楚溝通有助於專案的成功。
