VOA慢速英语:Meditation May Reduce Stress, Increase Focus

focus – n. a subject that is being discussed or studied : the subject on which people's attention is focused

anxiety – n. fear or nervousness about what might happen

stress – n. a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.

on task – adj. concentrating or focusing on what is to be done

tend – v. to exhibit an inclination

wander – v. to go away from a path, course, etc. often used figuratively

interrupt – v. to stop or hinder by breaking in

consciousness – n. the condition of being conscious : the normal state of being awake and able to understand what is happening around you : a person's mind and thoughts

cognition – n. conscious mental activities : the activities of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering

management – n. the act or process of controlling and dealing with something

hormone – n. a natural substance that is produced in the body and that influences the way the body grows or develops