情景英语：中级美语对话(第23讲)

23. Earthquake Survival² Tips P140

    Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake？ Experts have looked into the matter carefully. It may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us. If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car. If you are in a building, try to get near a strong wall. The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway³ is the safest. As soon as the quake¹ is over, check the gas pipe in the building. Gas fires often result from earthquakes. These tips may prove to be lifesavers. We should, therefore, keep them in mind. Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.

    nasal  adj.n.鼻的，鼻音的

    I sound a little bit nasal today.

    I called in sick yesterday, because I felt under the weather.  打电话请病假

    tip 方法，秘诀

    give sb some tips on sth

    Let me give you a tip on how to swim better.

    Let me tip you on how to swim better.

    why to do 错

    look into 调查    i.e.  The police looked into the case with care.

    My brother is an expert in golf. = My brother is expert in golf.精通于

    Studying English is worth your while. = It is worth your while to study English.

    look over = examine     i.e.  The teacher looked over the students' composition.

    While you are driving, （you should） pull over and stay in your car.

    convertible⁴ car 无顶的敞篷车

    doorway  门框

    Quake is short for Earthquake.

    His success resulted from his hard work.

    His hard work resulted in his success.

    keep them in mind