基于《懂你英语》：Level 4 Unit 2 Part 2 Vocabulary-Disasters
今天的主题是：Warning:Disaster Ahead 前方灾难预警
In today's lesson,we are going to talk about three things:
1.kind of disasters
灾难的种类
2.living through a disaster
经历灾难
3.describing the disaster experienc
描述灾难的经历
Part 1：灾难的种类
The types of natural disasters that affect China include floods,typhoons,earthquakes and langdslides.
在中国多发的自然灾害有：洪水，台风，地震和泥石流滑坡。
torrential rain = 暴雨
1.2 man-made disaster 人为灾害
industrial accidents = 工业事故
oil spills = 燃油外泄
Part 2：经历灾难
at the hands of = (receive an unpleasant experience) from ...
Example:
The civilian population were suffering greatly at the hands of the security forces.
maythem = 混乱、慌乱
For example:
Police officers,paramedics,and firefighters tried their best to rescue the helpless victims caugh in the maythem.
devastation = 毁灭、破坏
For example:
However,there was no way to stop the devastation.
2.1 预防措施
Tip 1:Make a plan. 制定计划
evacuate = 疏散、撤离
evacuation route = 疏散通道
Tip 2:Have supplies ready. 备好食物
canned goods = 罐头食品
shelf life = 保质期
For example:
Fresh fruit has a very shot shelf life.
tap water = 自来水
purified water = 纯净水
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. 备好药品
prescription = 处方、药方
over-the-counter = 非处方的
instant ice packs = 冰袋
bandage = 绷带
antiseptic ointment = 消毒药膏
Tip 4:Put important papers in a fireproof and waterproof lockbox. 重要文件防火防水的保险箱里锁好。
deed = 契约
title = 地契、证书
2.2 灾难应对方法
1.earthquake 地震
During an earthquake,you need to "drop,take over, and hold on."
在地震中最关键的三点：伏倒，掩护，抓住。
a sturdy shelter = 坚固的遮挡物
2.explosion 爆炸
explosive devices = 爆炸装置
portable = 便携的
detonate = 引爆，（使）爆炸
For example:
They are easily detonated from remote locations.
personal possessions = 个人财务
For example:
Do not stop to retrieve personal possessions or make phone calls.
3.fire 火灾
In less than 30 seconds a small flame can turn into a major fire.
在不到30秒的时间里，一团小火焰就有可能变成一场大火。
be engulfed in XX = 被XX吞没
For example:
It is engulfed in the waves.
它被海浪吞没。
routes of escape = 逃生路线
For example:
Have a fire evacuation plan for your family with multiple routes of escaple from all rooms of the house.
poisonous gases = 有毒气体
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.
如果是衣服上着火，可以立即躺下打滚压灭火苗。
smother the flames = 扑灭火焰
For example:
If you or someone else cannot stop,drop,and roll,smother the flames with a blanker or towel.
smoke alarm = 烟雾报警器
For example:
A working smlke alarm significantly increase your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.
4.flood 洪水
electrocute = 触电
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 = 山洪报警
For example:
If you are under a flash flood warning,seek higher ground immediately.
5.typhoon 台风
coastal area = 沿海地区
Part 3：描述灾难经历
询问灾难经历的常用句型：
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.
告诉他们地震发生时你在干什么。
take over = 找掩护
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.
告诉他们你当时的感受。
make it out = 挺过去、度过困难
For example:
I didn't know if I would make it out alive.
3.Tell them if there was anyone hurt.
告诉他们在地震中是否有伤亡。
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.
告诉他们你现在是否还心有余悸。
shaken up = 心有余悸
For example:
I'm still a bit shaken up,but I'll be fine.
