Have you ever seen a tiny kitten or puppy and felt like squeezing it? This strange but common feeling is called “cute aggression.” It occurs when something is so adorable that you feel both love and a small amount of aggression. Even though you would never harm the object, you might say, “It’s so cute; I can’t stand it!”
Scientists believe that cute aggression helps balance our emotions. When we see something cute, our brain releases strong positive feelings. However, if these emotions are too intense, they can overwhelm us. To help us stay in control, the brain adds a bit of aggression to even things out.
你曾经看见一只小猫或小狗，忍不住想捏一捏牠吗？这种奇怪但常见的感觉被称为「可爱侵略性」。当某样东西太可爱，使你同时感受到爱意和一丝侵略性时，就会出现这种感觉。尽管你绝对不会伤害这个东西，你可能会说：「这太可爱了；我真受不了！」
科学家认为，可爱侵略性有助于我们平衡情绪。当我们看到某样可爱的东西，大脑会释放强烈的正面情绪。然而，如果这些情绪过于强烈，它们可能会使我们感到难以承受。为了帮助我们保持稳定，大脑会加入一点侵略性来平衡情绪。
生活必备字词：
squeeze vt. 捏，紧抱∕握
harm vt. 伤害
intense a. 强烈的，极端的
even... out / even out... 使……平衡
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本文节录自《常春藤生活英语》杂志，完整内容请见五月号。
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