the hedonic treadmill describes our tendency to adapt quickly to changed circumstances -- which means you’ll get a big kick out of the tv for a short while, but you’ll soon take it for granted.
「快乐水车」(又称「享乐适应」)理论描述了我们都能迅速习惯周围改变的环境--这意味着你会为这台新电视机兴奋一阵子,但很快你就会对它视而不见。
the hedonic treadmill means that buying stuff isn't very satisfying, but there are ways to spend money that are likely to help give you enduring happiness.
「快乐水车」理论告诉我们,购买物品并不能使我们真正地快乐,但确实有其它花钱的方法能增加我们长久的幸福感。试着用以下的方法花钱吧。
another culprit behind the hedonic treadmill is the shift in reference groups that occurs as we move up the economic ladder.
快乐跑步机「背后另一个」真兇’是当我们每上一个经济台阶后在参考群体对象上的转移。