Stress may act as a trigger for these illnesses.
压力也许是引发这些疾病的一个原因。
2.brace for 为……做准备
China's leadership has launched a series of measures to try to shore up the country's economy as they brace for increasing numbers of people losing their jobs and the potential for ensuing unrest.
中国领导层已出台了一系列举措，力争保持国内经济增长，为应对失业人数攀升及可能随之发生的社会动荡做准备。
