地震求生秘訣 Earthquake Survival Tips

Earthquake Survival Tips

地震時如何自保   (sam:整篇值得背下來!)

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Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake ?
你知道在巨大地震發生時該怎麼辦嗎?


Experts have looked into the matter carefully.
專家對此作了深入的研究.


It may be worth your while to look over the following tips
they have for us.
以下他們所提供的小建議或許值得您看一看.


If  the ground begins shaking while you are driving ,
pull over and stay in your car.
如果您在開車時,地面開始搖晃,把車開到路邊並待在車裡面.


If you are in a building , try to get near a strong wall.
如果您在建築物裡面,設法到堅固的牆壁邊.


The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway is the safest.
房間的角落或大門門框正下方是最安全的.


As soon as the quake is over , check the gas pipe in the building .
地震一旦停止,立刻檢查建築物內的瓦斯管.


Gas fires often result from earthquakes.
瓦斯造成的火災通常是由地震所引起的.

These tips may prove to be lifesavers.
這些小建議或許能救您一命.


We should , therefore , keep them in mind.
因此我們應該將它們謹記在心.


Remember to always hope for the best but perpare for the worst.
記住要永遠抱持最大的希望但作最壞的打算.

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以上文章 取自 賴世雄編著 活用美語 中級篇 上冊
第140 ~151頁   常春藤出版  ( 推薦好書 )
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earthquake    [ˋɝθ͵kwek]

a strong and sudden shaking of the ground

The town was destroyed by the earthquake.
整座城鎮被地震毀滅了。
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quake quaked quaked quaking  [kwek]   

vi ;  N. 震動; 搖晃 ;  顫抖, 哆嗦
I stood there quaking with fear.
我站在那兒, 嚇得直打哆嗦。
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survival [sɚˋvaɪv!]   N.u 生存;倖存;u殘存; c生存者;倖存者;c殘存者

survive  [sɚˋvaɪv] vi; vt   在...之後仍然生存, 從...中逃生;倖免於死

The man's survival was surprising , as the doctor
thought he would die.
那男子能活下去真是始料未及,因為醫生都認為他要死的. N.
The old man is a survival of the past age. 
這老人乃上一個時代的遺老。N.
We need food and water for survival.
我們靠食物和水生存. N.
Only two passengers survived the air-crash.
這次飛機失事只有兩名乘客倖免於死。 vt
Few survived after the flood.
洪水後極少有人生還。 vi
The man was very ill , but he survived.
那個男子病得很重,但還是活下來了.  vi

For many people , survival is their only goal in life.

Though many people were killed in the disaster , a few people survived.
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tip [tɪp] N. 提示; 建議(可數 );秘訣;竅門;小費

a useful piece of  advice

What are some tips for becoming a good learner?
要成為一個好的學習者有哪些竅門 (技巧)?
Sam gave Tom some tips on how to quit smoking.
Sam gave Tom some advice on how to quit smoking.
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expert   [ˋɛkspɚt] N.專家;能手;高手;熟練者

 adj  熟練的, 老練的; 有經驗的 ; 內行的;專門的

a person who is very good at something special
an expert in cookery    [ˋkʊkərɪ] N. 烹調術; 烹調業; 烹調[U]
a cookery expert
She is an expert in training animals.
她是馴獸專家。 N
Mr. Brown ia an expert in operating a computer.
He became an expert language teacher.
他成了一個有經驗的語言教師。  adj
Expert opinions are favorable to the project.
專家的意見是贊成這一工程的。 adj

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look into   研究;調查

I looked into your complaint. 抱怨的理由

There is no real reason for complaint.沒有什麼可抱怨的理由。
look into the cause of accident 調查事故的原因
matter
The mayor promised to look into the scandal. 醜聞
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matter N. 重要的事和物;事情;問題;物質

It was a matter of life and death for them.
這事對他們來說是生死攸關。N
We have an important matter to talk to you about.
我們有要事想和你談.
I don't like to talk to my boss about private matters.
There's something the matter with this car.
這輛汽車有點毛病。 N
Matter exists in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
物質以三種形態存在, 即固態、液態和氣態。 N
Everything we can see and touch is made up of matter.
凡是能看到和觸及的東西都是物質.
Matters are different from country to country.
情形因國家而異。N
All these things do not matter now.
所有這一切現在都無關緊要了。 vi

As a matter of fact (= really ; in fact)
  I'm only thirty-five , so don't say I'm old.
其實我只有35歲,所以別說我老.  

What 's the matter with her ? She 's crying
她出了什麼事? 她正在哭.

It doesn't matter if I miss this bus .  vi 要緊
I can walk.
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It's worth one's while to + 原形動詞 (值得某人...)

worth  N. 價值;所值
worth adj 值得的
worthy adj 值得的
worthless  adj. 沒有價值的;無用的
worthwhile  adj 值得做的;有用的

How much is this bicycle worth ? It's worth us$100.
When she was in trouble , she discovered the worth of her friends.
她出事以後,才知道她的朋友有多好.
It's worth your while to see a play like this.
像這樣的戲劇值得你去看.
He is worthy of our praise.
他值得我們讚許.

Your proposal is worth considering.
您的建議書值得我考慮
It's worthwhile to take his advice.
聽從他的勸告是值得的.
This necklace is worth 1, 000 US dollars.
這條項鍊值一千美元。 adj
Jim's stamp collection is worth us$5,000.
That novel is not worth reading.
那部小說不值得一讀。adj
The exhibition is worth a visit.
這展覽值得一看。adj
This research project is of great worth.
這一研究項目很有價值。 N.
He keeps in the safe $3 million worth of diamonds.
他在保險箱裡放著值三百萬元的鑽石。  N.
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look over  過目;大略看一下

Look over the report and tell me what you think.
look over test papers 檢查試卷
Can you help me look over my homework before I hand it in.
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shake [ʃek]  vi 搖擺;震動 vt 使...震動 

shake shook shaken shaking

The house shook as the heavy lorry went past.
重型貨車行駛經過時, 房子震動了.
His heavy steps shook the room.
他沈重的腳步使房間都為之震動。 vt
Shake the bottle before taking the medicine.
服藥之前把瓶子搖一搖。vt
She shook the box to see if there was any money.
她搖一搖匣子,看看裡面是否有錢.
I asked her if she wanted me , but she shook her head.
我問她是否叫我,她搖搖頭. ( =meaning "no" )
He came forward and shook me by the hand.
他走上前來和我握手。vt
This shook Arthur's religious faith.
這動搖了阿瑟的宗教信仰。vt
He was shaking with anger.
他氣得渾身發抖。 vi
It is customary to welcome a visitor with a shake.
習慣上大家都握手迎接客人。 N.
He finished the bottle of wine in a shake.
他片刻功夫就把一瓶酒喝完了。 N. 一剎那 (口語用法)
I got a much better shake than she did.
我受到比她好得多的待遇。N. 待遇 (口語用法)
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pull over  把...開到路邊

He pulled the car over to the side of the road and stopped.
他把車開到路邊, 停了下來。
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corner  N.角落

The table stood in the corner of the room.
桌子在房間一角.
His house is on the corner of School Road and Green Street.
他的家在學院路與格林街交叉口.
  (通常大都市內,南北向者稱路;東西向者稱街)
People arrived from all corners of the world.
人們紛紛從世界各處抵達。 N.
They have forced him into a corner.
他們迫使他陷入困境。N.
The animal is dangerous when cornered.
野獸一旦陷於絕境就會變得很危險。 vt
We sat at a corner table.我
們坐在一張放在角落處的桌旁。 adj
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doorway  [ˋdor͵we]  N.出入口, 門口, 門道; 途徑, 門路

He stood in the doorway  and watched me.
他站在門口看我.
They stood in the doorway chatting.
他們站在門口閒聊。
Exercise is a doorway to good health.
鍛鍊乃通向健康之門。
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check   [tʃɛk]   N. ; vt ;  vi  檢查;查對;核對;檢驗

The plumber made a careful check of the pipes.
那裝修水管的工人仔細地檢查了水管。  N.
I have checked your answers and none of them are correct.
我檢查了你的答案, 沒有一個是對的。vt
Check to see if they have done the work.
去看看他們工作做好了沒有。vi
You should check your bicycle before you ride it.
你騎腳踏車前應檢查一下車子.
a police check on cars and lorries 
警察對汽車和貨車加以檢查   N.

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gas pipe
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result from  起因於

His illness resulted from bad food.
他的病是由於吃了變質的食物所致。  vi
His failure resulted largely from his laziness.
他的失敗主要是懶惰所致。 vi
The accident resulted in ten deaths.
這次事故造成十人死亡。  vi 造成;引發
The accident resulted in three people being killed.
這次事故造成三人死亡.     vi 造成;引發

They worked without result.
他們徒勞無功。N. 結果;成果;效果
The result of the match was 2-1 to Chicago.
比賽結果芝加哥隊以二比一獲勝。 N.

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prove [pruv] vt ; vi 證明 ; 證實

to show that something is ture
prove to be  結果是/ 被發現是
I'll prove to the world that he was right.
我將向世人證明他是對的。 vt
I can prove that you were in town - James saw you there.
我能證明你去過城裡, 詹姆士在那裡見過你.
The lawyer proved the innocence of his client.
律師證實了他的當事人的清白。vt
She has proved herself unreliable.
她的表現說明她靠不住。vt

The rumor proved true.

這謠傳結果是真的。vi

He proved a competent manager.

他證明是一個能幹的經理。vi

My advice proved to be wrong.

我的意見證明是錯的。vi
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lifesaver  [ˋlaɪf͵sevɚ]  N.  救命者 ; 水難救生員 ; 救生工具 ;

   【口語用法】救急的人(或物)

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keep / bear ...in mind   將...牢記在心

Do you mind if I put my bag here?
我把袋子放在這兒你不介意吧?  vt
Your son can mind your shop for you.
你兒子可以替你照管商店。vt
Will you mind the children while I go out ?
請您在我出去時,照顧一下孩子們,行嗎? vt
If you don't mind I'll open the window.
如果你不介意, 我就開窗。 vt
Do you mind if I smoke ?
你介意我抽煙嗎?  vt
Mind the step ! Don't fall over it.
小心台階!別摔倒! vt
I have your safety in mind.
我記掛著你的安全。 N.
Her mind is full of dreams about becoming famous.
她滿腦子都是渴望成名的夢想.  N.思想;主意;智力
He made up his mind(=decided ) to work hard at school.
他決心用功讀書.
I was going to buy some chocolate but I change my mind
and bought some apples instead.
我本想買些巧克力,但改變了主意,結果買了些蘋果替代. 
He is too busy, let me go instead.他太忙了, 讓我去吧。
He didn't give John the money, but he gave it to me instead.
他沒把錢給約翰, 卻給了我。
 instead [ɪnˋstɛd] adv 做為替代; 反而;卻

He has a brilliant mind.
他智力超群。 N.頭腦;智力
Two days later he changed his mind.
兩天後他改變主意了。N.
The moon was brilliant. 
月光明亮極了。  [ˋbrɪljənt]
He came up with a brilliant idea.
他想出了一個絕妙的主意。
She is a brilliant swimmer.
她是個技藝超群的游泳健兒。
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hope for the best but perpare for the worst

抱持最大的希望但作最壞的打算

prepare  [prɪˋpɛr]      vt. 準備; 使...準備好
preparation [͵prɛpəˋreʃən]  N. 準備, 預備

I prepared the ground for the seeds.
為了播種,我們在田裡做了準備功夫!
They prepared themselves for the worst.
他們作了最壞的打算。 vt
When we arrived home, mother had already prepared dinner for us.
當我們到家時, 母親已為我們準備好了晚餐。 vt
I was preparing for bed when I heard a knock at the door.
我正準備睡覺時聽到有人敲門。 vi

He sharpened his knife in preparation for carving the meat.
他磨快了刀準備切肉。
We made preparations for the trip.
我們為旅行作準備。
The preparation for his cough included camphor.
為醫治他的咳嗽而調製的藥中包括樟腦。 
N.  (食品的)烹調; (藥品的)調劑, 配製[U]
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