基于《懂你英語(yǔ)》：Level 4 Unit 2 Part 2 Vocabulary-Disasters
今天的主題是：Warning:Disaster Ahead 前方災(zāi)難預(yù)警
In today's lesson,we are going to talk about three things:
1.kind of disasters
災(zāi)難的種類
2.living through a disaster
經(jīng)歷災(zāi)難
3.describing the disaster experienc
描述災(zāi)難的經(jīng)歷
Part 1：災(zāi)難的種類
The types of natural disasters that affect China include floods,typhoons,earthquakes and langdslides.
在中國(guó)多發(fā)的自然災(zāi)害有：洪水弓候，臺(tái)風(fēng)乔外，地震和泥石流滑坡铺坞。
torrential rain = 暴雨
1.2 man-made disaster 人為災(zāi)害
industrial accidents = 工業(yè)事故
oil spills = 燃油外泄
Part 2：經(jīng)歷災(zāi)難
at the hands of = (receive an unpleasant experience) from ...
Example:
The civilian population were suffering greatly at the hands of the security forces.
maythem = 混亂袍辞、慌亂
For example:
Police officers,paramedics,and firefighters tried their best to rescue the helpless victims caugh in the maythem.
devastation = 毀滅、破壞
For example:
However,there was no way to stop the devastation.
2.1 預(yù)防措施
Tip 1:Make a plan. 制定計(jì)劃
evacuate = 疏散办悟、撤離
evacuation route = 疏散通道
Tip 2:Have supplies ready. 備好食物
canned goods = 罐頭食品
shelf life = 保質(zhì)期
For example:
Fresh fruit has a very shot shelf life.
tap water = 自來(lái)水
purified water = 純凈水
For example:
Tap water may be unsafe to drink in the event of a disaster,so be sure to include plenty of purified water.
Tip 3:Include medicine and a first aid kit. 備好藥品
prescription = 處方躬厌、藥方
over-the-counter = 非處方的
instant ice packs = 冰袋
bandage = 繃帶
antiseptic ointment = 消毒藥膏
Tip 4:Put important papers in a fireproof and waterproof lockbox. 重要文件防火防水的保險(xiǎn)箱里鎖好。
deed = 契約
title = 地契狠裹、證書
2.2 災(zāi)難應(yīng)對(duì)方法
1.earthquake 地震
During an earthquake,you need to "drop,take over, and hold on."
在地震中最關(guān)鍵的三點(diǎn)：伏倒虽界，掩護(hù)，抓住涛菠。
a sturdy shelter = 堅(jiān)固的遮擋物
2.explosion 爆炸
explosive devices = 爆炸裝置
portable = 便攜的
detonate = 引爆莉御，（使）爆炸
For example:
They are easily detonated from remote locations.
personal possessions = 個(gè)人財(cái)務(wù)
For example:
Do not stop to retrieve personal possessions or make phone calls.
3.fire 火災(zāi)
In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire.
在不到30秒的時(shí)間里，一團(tuán)小火焰就有可能變成一場(chǎng)大火俗冻。
be engulfed in XX = 被XX吞沒(méi)
For example:
It is engulfed in the waves.
它被海浪吞沒(méi)礁叔。
routes of escape = 逃生路線
For example:
Have a fire evacuation plan for your family with multiple routes of escaple from all rooms of the house.
poisonous gases = 有毒氣體
ceilling = 天花板
For example:
Heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect first along the ceiling.
If your clothes catch fire,stop,drop,and roll.
如果是衣服上著火，可以立即躺下打滾壓滅火苗迄薄。
smother the flames = 撲滅火焰
For example:
If you or someone else cannot stop,drop,and roll,smother the flames with a blanker or towel.
smoke alarm = 煙霧報(bào)警器
For example:
A working smlke alarm significantly increase your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.
4.flood 洪水
electrocute = 觸電
For example:
When a flood occurs,do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.You could be electrocuted.
a flash flood warning = 山洪報(bào)警
For example:
If you are under a flash flood warning,seek higher ground immediately.
5.typhoon 臺(tái)風(fēng)
coastal area = 沿海地區(qū)
Part 3：描述災(zāi)難經(jīng)歷
詢問(wèn)災(zāi)難經(jīng)歷的常用句型：
1.Where were you during the earthquake?Tell me what it was like.
2.Tell me what happened during the earthquake.
1.Tell tehm what you were doing at that moment.
告訴他們地震發(fā)生時(shí)你在干什么琅关。
take over = 找掩護(hù)
For example:
I was in the office when the whole building started snaking.Everyone took over under their desks.
2.Tell them how you felt.
告訴他們你當(dāng)時(shí)的感受。
make it out = 挺過(guò)去讥蔽、度過(guò)困難
For example:
I didn't know if I would make it out alive.
3.Tell them if there was anyone hurt.
告訴他們?cè)诘卣鹬惺欠裼袀觥?br>
For example:
Not in my office,but another building nearby was damaged.And a few people needed to be taken to the hospital.Thankfully,no one was killed.
4.Tell them if you are still in fear.
告訴他們你現(xiàn)在是否還心有余悸涣易。
shaken up = 心有余悸
For example:
I'm still a bit shaken up,but I'll be fine.
