How to Remember More

Many students try to learn by reading their notes again and again.

许多学生试图通过反复阅读笔记来学习。

Unfortunately, research shows that this is not very effective.

遗憾的是，研究表明这种方法效果并不好。

A better method is to test yourself without looking at the answers.

更好的方法是在不看答案的情况下测试自己。

Trying to recall information makes the memory stronger.

努力回忆信息能让记忆更牢固。

It also helps to space out your study sessions over several days.

把学习时间分散到几天里也有帮助。

Reviewing a topic after one day, then after a week, works surprisingly well.

在一天后复习某个主题，然后在一周后再复习一次，效果出奇地好。

Explaining an idea to someone else is another powerful technique.

向别人解释一个想法是另一种很有效的技巧。

If you cannot explain it simply, you probably do not understand it yet.

如果你无法用简单的话把它讲清楚，那你很可能还没有真正理解。

Finally, getting enough sleep helps the brain keep what you have learned.

最后，充足的睡眠有助于大脑留住你所学的内容。