If you're wondering how to lose weight, you're better off being kept in the dark.

　 如果你想得到减肥秘籍，最好一直呆在黑暗里。

According to a study, those living in well-lit towns or cities are more likely to become obese than country dwellers – even if they eat the same amount.

　　一项研究表明，与村民相比，照明系统良好的城市居民更有可能发胖——即使饮食量相同。

　　Scientists believe that the glow of street lights encourages late-night snacking, and because food eaten close to bedtime is less likely to be burned off, it is often stored as fat.

　　科学家认为街灯的照射会促进午夜食欲，而睡前所进食物不太容易被消耗掉，故而常被转化成脂肪贮存起来。

According to a study, those living in well-lit towns or cities are more likely to become obese than country dwellers – even if they eat the same amount.

　　一项研究表明，与村民相比，照明系统良好的城市居民更有可能发胖——即使饮食量相同。

　　Scientists believe that the glow of street lights encourages late-night snacking, and because food eaten close to bedtime is less likely to be burned off, it is often stored as fat.

　　科学家认为街灯的照射会促进午夜食欲，而睡前所进食物不太容易被消耗掉，故而常被转化成脂肪贮存起来。