VOA慢速英语:Psychology, Stress Influence Pilots' Mental Health

短语讲解：

1. If you are flying intercontinental flights, you may build up jet lag and fatigue and of course you have to manage your life very well.

build up 逐步建立; 增进
例句：Take part in the physical exercises and build up your strength. 
参加体育活动增强体力。 

2. In other words, someone regularly watches pilots to make sure they are doing a good job.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：Joe doesn' t like work -- in other words, he' s lazy ! 
乔不爱劳动──换句话说，他懒惰！ 

3. [Pilots] have to perform during the year at least four times in a [flight] simulator for training and proficiency,” Mr. Droog says.

at least 至少
例句：For that day at least he lost heart. 
至少这一天他是垂头丧气的。 

4. These are the critical times to talk to pilots face to face about their mental condition.

face to face 面对面; 相对
例句：He sat face to face with me. 
他和我面对面地坐着。

5. But psychological tests are not very effective in predicting life events and how people cope with them.

cope with 对付…; 支应
例句：I was amazed at her ability to cope with the difficult situation. 
她对付困境的能力使我惊讶。