But in the brain, the consequences of falling behind may be much greater than the embarrassment of dirty countertops, because when it comes to cleaning the brain, it is the very health and function of the mind and the body that's at stake, which is why understanding these very basic housekeeping functions of the brain today may be critical for preventing and treating diseases of the mind tomorrow.
但是如果换作大脑，拖延“不做家务”的结果 将会比我们不清理厨房台面的结果 要严重得多。 那是因为，对于大脑来说 不清理的后果会危及我们 思维、身体的健康与功能。 今天我们大脑所做的这些 基础的、“家务”一般的苦差事， 可能对防止与治疗明天的精神疾病 具有重要的意义。