導讀：如今我們似乎越來越離不開手機等各種電子產品：上班上學路上、吃飯時、睡覺前，我們都在玩手機，這甚至還成了不少人度過假期的方式。如果你也是電子產品重度依賴者，不妨試著來一場“數(shù)碼排毒”吧。

Its that time of the year again： school has started in full swing， homework is piling up and you realize that you cant possibly wait for summer next year.

每年的這個時刻又來了：學校課業(yè)繁重、作業(yè)堆積如山，你發(fā)現(xiàn)自己已經迫不及待想要過來年的暑假了。

“I need a holiday.” You may be thinking.

“我需要個假期。”你或許會這么想。

But wait！ Is it a holiday that you truly need？ When we think of holidays， we think of traveling， beaches， fun， and adventure. But the reality is， we spend most of our holidays on our personal devices. Smartphones have taken the world by storm， influencing the manner we interact with each other. Does this sound like you？ If so， it sounds like you need a digital detox.

等等！你真的需要這樣一個假期嗎？當我們想到假期一詞時，我們會聯(lián)想到旅游、海灘、玩樂以及冒險這類事物。但事實卻是，我們把大部分假期都花在了使用個人電子設備上。智能手機席卷了全世界，影響著我們與他人互動的方式。這聽起來是否像是在說你？如果是的話，你或許需要來一場“數(shù)碼排毒”。

One of the best things about a digital detox is the fact that anyone can do it. Whether you are a businessman or a student， everyone needs some time away from electronics.

數(shù)碼排毒最大的一個好處就在于所有人都可以一試。不論你是商人還是學生，每個人都需要遠離電子產品一段時間。

Having a tech-free holiday is becoming increasingly popular especially among families because it enables them to spend quality time with each other without being distracted by texting， emails， and social media.

度一個沒有科技產品的假期變得日益流行起來，尤其是在家庭成員之間。因為這能讓他們共享寶貴時光，不受短信、郵件以及社交媒體的打擾。

It may seem that sending a quick text message or uploading a photo to WeChat doesnt take so much time， but these things eventually add up without us even knowing it.

發(fā)一條簡短的信息，或者上傳一張照片到微信似乎花不了多少時間，但這些事情在你不知不覺間積少成多。

It was discovered in a study conducted by travel site LastMinute.com that 90 percent of Britons spend more than four hours a day using their gadgets while they are on holiday.

由旅游網站LastMinute.com 發(fā)起的一項研究顯示，90%的英國人在度假時每天花在電子產品上的時間超過四小時。

Whether to give yourself a digital detox is a difficult decision to make， but it may be just the thing you need to cleanse your mind， body， and soul.

是否要給自己來場數(shù)碼排毒讓你很難做出選擇，但要想洗滌自己的思想、身體以及靈魂，這或許正是你需要去做的事。

To help you along， it is probably a good idea to choose a remote area， somewhere close to nature， where you can truly immerse yourself and unwind， and most importantly， not be tempted to switch on your smartphone.

要來一場數(shù)碼排毒，選擇去靠近大自然的偏遠地區(qū)或許是個好主意。在那里，你可以讓自己真正地沉浸其中，得到放松。而最重要的是，抵制誘惑，不要打開你的手機。

Taking a tech-free holiday would be a good time to pick up something new， or return to hobbies which you never had time for. You could sketch the view of the coast， or take photos with your old film camera. If youre going with friends or family， perhaps bring along some board games to spend time rekindling tired relationships.

來一場沒有科技產品的假期正是一個大好時機，你可以學習新事物，或是重拾一些你沒有時間去嘗試的業(yè)余愛好。你可以為海岸的風景畫張速寫，或是用老式的膠卷相機拍照。如果你和朋友或者家人一同出行，或許你可以帶上一些棋類游戲，以重建已疏離的關系。

In todays fast paced world， its important to find time to stop and smell the roses—without taking a selfie at the same time， that is.

在如今這個快節(jié)奏的世界里，找時間停下來細嗅薔薇——而不是自拍，這很重要。

Word Study

interact /?nt?r'?kt/ v. 交流；交往

Lucy interacts well with other children in the class.

cleanse /klenz/ v. 清潔；凈化

Use a piece of gauze to cleanse the cut.

immerse /?'m??s/ v.使沉浸

She immersed herself in her work.

unwind /?n'wa?nd/ v. 放松

It helps them to unwind after a busy day at work.