2017年11月CATTI二级笔译英译汉真题

为什么我们越来越离不开手机？匈牙利罗兰大学(Veronika Konok)研究表明，极端的手机依赖存在一定的心理原因。根据attachment theory：离不开手机，等同于离不开小时候陪伴我们的玩具熊。

(2017年11月二级笔译英译汉真题)

This Is Why We Can't Put Down Our Phones

Psychology Today

Perhaps you've temporarily misplaced your cell phone and anxiously retraced your steps to try to find it. Or perhaps you never let go of your phone—it's always in your hand, your pocket, or your bag, ready to be answered or consulted at a moment's notice[1].When your battery life runs down at the end of the day, you feel that yours is running low as well. New research shows that there's a psychological reason for such extreme phone dependence: According to the attachment theory, for some of us, our phone serves the same function as the teddy bear we clung[2] to in childhood.

Attachment theory proposes that our early life experiences with the parents responsible for our well-being, are at the root of our connections to the adults with whom we form close relationships. Importantly, attachment in early life can extend to inanimate[3] objects. Although phones are often castigated for their addictive potential, scientists cite evidence that supports the idea that “healthy, normal adults also report significant emotional attachment to special objects”.

Indeed, cell phones have become apervasivefeature of our lives: The number of cell phone subscriptions exceeds the total population of the planet. The average amount of mobile or smartphone use in the U.S. is 3.3 hours per day. People also like to be near their phones. Nearly as many people report being distressed when they're separated from their phone.

Phones have distinct advantages. They can be kept by your side and they provide a social connection to the people you care about. Even if you're not talking to your friends, lover, or family, you can keep their photos close by, read their messages, and follow them on social media. You can track them in real time but also look back on memorable moments together. These channels help you “feel less alone”.