circadian rhythms

language: zh

definitions

  1. Natural, internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and other physiological functions, repeating approximately every 24 hours and synchronized by external environmental cues such as light and temperature.
    zh: 约24小时生物节律
  2. A metaphorical or extended usage referring to any regular, predictable daily cycle or pattern in human behavior, organizational performance, or systemic operations.
    zh: 日常规律性周期

examples

  1. This behavior exposes users to blue light and stimulating content, which significantly disrupts circadian rhythms and degrades sleep quality.

    这种行为使用户暴露于蓝光和刺激性内容中，严重扰乱了昼夜节律并降低了睡眠质量。

  2. The company noticed that employee productivity follows predictable circadian rhythms, peaking in the late morning and dipping after lunch.

    公司注意到员工生产力遵循可预测的昼夜节律，在上午晚些时候达到高峰，午餐后下降。