The quake struck off Sumatra's west coast, 47 kilometres (29 miles) northwest of Padang on a major faultline that scientists have long warned was set to release pent-up energy.

受这次地震冲击了苏门答腊岛的西海岸离巴东西北四十七千米（二十九英里），位于一条主要的地震带上。 科学家很早就警告说此地被压抑的地能即将释放。

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Shake a leg, regular exercise is critical to stress management, and mini workouts during the day can release pent-up energy.

摇摇你的腿，可以让你更好的应付压力，小小的休息会让释放你郁积的能量。

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Expressing emotions is the best way to release the pent up feelings.

而及时表达情绪是释放压抑的最好方式。

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Weather also appears to have been a key factor, as a tough winter led to a strong release of pent-up demand at the start of spring.

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