Handling a wad of cash may be as good at killing pain than ibuprofenor aspirin, a new study suggests.

　　一项最新研究表明，数钞票的止痛效果堪比布洛芬或阿司匹林等止痛药物。

　　Researchers at the University of Minnesota carried out a series of studies which revealed those who counted money before taking part in an experiment where they were subjected to low levels of pain felt less discomfort than those who did not.

　　明尼苏达大学的研究人员开展了一系列研究，他们让研究对象在参加一项承受轻度疼痛的实验前数钱，结果发现这些人比之前没数钱的人感到的痛感轻。

　　It thought thatfondlingnotes and coins helps ward offpain by boosting feelings of self-worth and self-sufficiency.

　　研究认为，数钱能带来自我价值感和自我满足感，从而有助于止痛。

　　Previous studies have shown those with a greater sense of self-worth may be more likely to withstand pain.

　　此前的研究显示，那些自我价值感较高的人承受疼痛的能力更强。