Even athletes plug in to music to psych themselves up to find that sweet spot known as "the zone".

甚至是运动员也会听音乐来让他们自己的心理情绪高涨，去发现叫作“特区”的最有效状态。

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The Mixed Zone facilitates contact between the media and the athletes in a designated area near the exit of the field of play.

混合区设在紧邻赛场出口的一个指定 区域，方便媒体 采访运动员。

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The tradition has always been that sports is different, a kind of protected zone where athletes compete and no amount of spin can alter their performance on the field.

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