| 单词 | jet lag |
| 释义 | jet lag (once / 47089 pages) n Jet lag is the physical result of traveling from one time zone to another. If you wake up in Hawaii and try to fall asleep in Kentucky, you'll probably experience jet lag. After flying to China, your jet lag might make you feel irritable and fatigued, and it may be impossible to fall asleep at night. These symptoms can last for several days, and they're caused by the sleep/wake rhythms of your body being disturbed. The condition didn't exist until the invention of jet planes, which allowed people to travel long distances very quickly. Originally, it was called "time zone syndrome," which was replaced by jet lag in the 1960s. WORD FAMILYjet lag USAGE EXAMPLESAs with traditional jet lag, the problem is the result of a disruption of your normal routine. New York Times(Dec 22, 2016) Mice with simulated jet lag have an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Nature(Nov 29, 2016) The following morning, here they were, Brierley still rubbing the jet lag out of his eyes. Los Angeles Times(Nov 25, 2016) n fatigue and sleep disturbance resulting from disruption of the body's normal circadian rhythm as a result of jet travel Hyper fatigue, tiredness, weariness temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work |
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