跳舞能讓你成功全壘打嗎？：英語精讀講義

Throughout history and across all cultures, 表達脈絡

縱觀歷史與各種文化，

whether it's a tribal ritual, 文法

無論是部落儀式、

the two-step or twerking,

雙步舞，還是電臀舞，

we all have a personal way of expressing ourselves 文法

我們都有自己獨特的表達方式，

on the dance floor or at home in front of the mirror.

不論在舞池裡，還是在家裡的鏡子前。

And while some of us are seemingly a lot better than others, 文法

儘管我們之中有些人看起來跳得比其他人好得多，

the question remains, 表達脈絡

問題依然是：

are these expressions actually individual

這些表達方式真的是因人而異，

or part of an embedded human code?

還是人類內建密碼的一部分？

Why are we so drawn to dance, 片語搭配

我們為什麼這麼熱衷於跳舞，

and is it really equivalent to a human mating call? 片語搭配

它真的等同於人類的求偶訊號嗎？

More importantly,

更重要的是，

does dancing increase your potential to get some? 慣用語

跳舞真的能增加你成功上床的機會嗎？

From a viewer's perspective, 表達脈絡

從觀眾的角度來看，

dance can be pleasurable to watch for many of the same reasons 講解

舞蹈之所以賞心悅目，許多原因

music is enjoyable to listen to.

和音樂之所以悅耳動聽相同。

But it was the science legend Charles Darwin 文法

不過，最早提出這個觀點的是科學傳奇人物查爾斯・達爾文：

who first suggested that dance could be part of mating rituals

舞蹈可能是求偶儀式的一部分，

and entangled with the evolution and survival of our species. 慣用語

並與人類物種的演化和生存密不可分。

But if this is true,

但如果這是真的，

the ability to dance must somehow relate 文法

那麼跳舞能力必定在某種程度上關係到

to the ability to survive and reproduce.

生存和繁衍的能力。

So,

那麼，

does it?

真是如此嗎？

It turns out that early humans who were coordinated, 表達脈絡

事實證明，那些動作協調的早期人類，

symmetrical, and rhythmic were seen as more viable to a mate

如果身體對稱又有節奏感，就會被視為更理想的伴侶，

because these traits were often linked to survival, 片語搭配

因為這些特徵往往與生存能力有關，

the ability to run faster,

像是跑得更快、

defend against prey,

抵禦獵物、

and ultimately survive.

並最終存活下來。

And dancing just happens to be an outward manifestation 講解

而舞蹈恰好就是

and display of many of these qualities,

其中許多特質的外在呈現與展示，

a quick external way of documenting and proving your fitness 用詞

一種能快速向外界展現並證明自身體能的方式，

in order to attract a mate. 文法

以吸引伴侶。

This desire to dance can even be seen in babies

這種跳舞的慾望甚至在嬰兒身上也看得到，

as early as 5 months old bopping to a beat. 片語搭配

他們早在5個月大時就會跟著節拍搖擺。

In fact,

事實上，

many species use dance or movement to swoon the opposite sex,

許多物種都會用舞蹈或動作迷倒異性，

from spiders to a variety of birds and even bees

從蜘蛛、各種鳥類，甚至到蜜蜂，

which use dance moves to communicate entire messages.

牠們會用舞步傳達完整的訊息。

But why are humans compelled to dance to music? 用詞

但人類為什麼會情不自禁地隨音樂起舞？

It likely has something to do with the fact 片語搭配

這很可能與以下事實有關：

that many of the brain's reward systems

大腦中的許多獎勵系統

are directly connected to the motor areas. 用詞

都直接連接到運動區域。

For example,

舉例來說，

music stimulates the cerebellum at the base of the brain,

音樂會刺激位於大腦底部的小腦，

which is involved in the timing and coordination of movement. 片語搭配

而小腦參與掌控動作的時機與協調。

In a contemporary sense, 表達脈絡

以現代觀點來看，

dance is known to show confidence and fearlessness,

舞蹈能展現自信與無所畏懼，

and sometimes intoxication.

有時也能看出醉意。

But most importantly,

但最重要的是，

movements associated with good dancing are indicative of good health 用詞

好舞技所涉及的動作能顯示良好的健康狀況

and reproductive potential.

與生育潛力。

And in many cases,

而且在很多情況下，

the human courtship ritual in our natural habitat of a nightclub 講解

人類在夜店這個自然棲息地中的求偶儀式，

mirrors that of animals in the wild. 文法

和野生動物的求偶方式如出一轍。

This gives being an animal on the dance floor a new meaning, 慣用語

這讓「舞池裡的野獸」有了新的含義，

except our liquid courage doesn't come from the local water hole. 慣用語

只不過，給我們壯膽的液體並不是來自附近的水坑。

Ironically,

諷刺的是，

many men feel as though they can't dance 文法

許多男人覺得自己不會跳舞，

or that dancing isn't for them. 語氣意圖

或認為跳舞不適合自己。

But in most animals,

但對大多數動物來說，

the males must impress the female.

雄性必須設法打動雌性。

So,

那麼，

what is good dancing then?

到底怎樣才算跳得好？

Scientists have actually studied which male dance movements

科學家其實研究過，男性的哪些舞蹈動作

were most attractive to women.

對女性最有吸引力。

Interestingly,

有趣的是，

it was seen that twisting, bending,

研究發現，扭轉、彎曲

and fluid movements of the core body region,

以及身體核心部位的流暢動作，

like the torso, neck, and head,

像是軀幹、頸部與頭部的動作，

garnered the most positive attention from women. 片語搭配

最能獲得女性的正面關注。

Showing variability, flexibility,

動作多變、靈活，

and creativity was perceived as good dancing. 片語搭配

又有創意，就會被認為跳得好。

On the other hand, 表達脈絡

相反地，

repetitive, rigid,

重複、僵硬

and twitchy movements weren't particularly attractive,

又像抽搐般的動作並不特別吸引人，

sometimes called dad dancing. 文化背景

有時也稱為「老爸式跳舞」。

And truthfully,

老實說，

your dad probably dances a little slower and more rigid 文法

你爸跳舞時可能確實會慢一點、僵硬一點，

than his youthful counterpart because, 用詞

不像年輕人那樣，因為

simply put, 表達脈絡

說穿了，

he isn't as youthful or fit anymore. 文法

他已經沒那麼年輕，體能也沒那麼好了。

So,

所以，

whether you're in a club, a bar,

無論你是在夜店、酒吧，

or your own living room,

還是在自家客廳，

engage and embrace your animal instincts. 慣用語

都釋放並擁抱你的動物本能吧。

And if you're asked where you got those moves, 用詞

如果有人問你這些舞步是從哪裡學來的，

just say,

你就說：

"Millions of years of evolution

「數百萬年的演化

have led to this dance, baby."

才造就了這支舞，寶貝。」

Who knew science could be so groovy? 講解

誰想得到科學也能這麼有律動感？

This episode of AsapSCIENCE is supported by audible.com,

本集 AsapSCIENCE 由 audible.com 贊助，

the leading provider of audiobooks with over 100,000 downloadable titles

這是領先業界的有聲書供應商，提供超過10萬種可下載的有聲書，

across all types of literature.

涵蓋各類文學作品。

If you'd like to learn more about evolution, 語氣意圖

如果你想更深入了解演化，

I recommend the book The Greatest Show on Earth by Richard Dawkins.

我推薦 Richard Dawkins 的《地球上最偉大的表演》。

You can download this audiobook or another of your choice for free

你可以免費下載這本有聲書，或另一本你選擇的有聲書，

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網址是 audible.com/asap。

Special thanks to Audible for making these videos possible

特別感謝 Audible 的支持，讓這些影片得以製作，

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並在 audible.com/asap 提供你一本免費有聲書。

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別忘了訂閱，收看每週更新的更多科學影片。