“医用酒精”不是medical alcohol,那该怎么说?

2020-03-02 15:53:48  每日学英语
口罩是买不着了

酒精怎么也得多备点

出门拿快递、取外卖

总要以防万一消消毒

手在外面碰了东西

都要拿免洗洗手液搓一遍

 

我们都知道酒精啊酒啊都可以用alcohol来表示

就像我们中文一样,

除了说酒精,

有时会用到它的学名“乙醇”

ethanol /'eθənɒl/

一般只见于化学术语

酒精又有浓度之分

英语中表达为

alcohol by volume

volume=体积液体中的酒精体积占比

也会简写成

ABV

alc/vol

口语中,一般会说

alcohol content

content=容量

 

75%的酒精可以使新型冠状病毒粒子膜表面的糖蛋白脱水变性,从而使病毒失去活性。

“75%的酒精”就是液体中酒精的体积是75%,

英文可以说:

75% alcohol by volume,

 

 
“医用酒精”用英语怎么说?
 

 

rubbing alcohol

rub /rʌb/ 的意思是“擦”

老外说alcohol时,

通常是说可以喝的alcohol

如果是用来擦的alcohol

也就是外用的 rubbing alcohol

就是“医用酒精”啦

释义:

Rubbing alcohol is a liquid which is used to clean wounds or surgical instruments.

医用酒精是一种用来清洁伤口或手术器械的液体

英式英语用 surgical spirit

surgical /'sə:dʒikəl/ adj. 外科的;手术上的

 

虽然有酒精在手,但是我们更应该掌握相关的常识来保护我们自己。关于哪些可以或不可以杀死新型冠状病毒,世界卫生组织在网上公开了信息:

Hand-washing: Frequent washing with soap and water is effective in killing the virus. The water does not need to be hot, though warm water improves the soap’s efficiency. Dry hands thoroughly with a towel, paper towel or hand dryer.

洗手:经常用肥皂和水洗手能有效杀死病毒。虽然温水提高了肥皂的效率,但是水不需要是热的。用毛巾、纸巾或干手机彻底擦干双手。

Hand sanitizers: As an alternative to soap and water, a sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol can be used. Most commonly available sanitizers have at least that much alcohol.

洗手液:作为肥皂和水的替代品,可以使用含有至少60%酒精的洗手液。大多数常用的消毒剂含有至少这么多酒精。

Ultraviolet disinfection lamp: WHO discourages their use because of the potential for skin irritation.

紫外线消毒灯:世卫组织不鼓励使用它们,因为它们可能会刺激皮肤。

Spraying alcohol or chlorine on one’s body: This will not kill viruses that have entered the body, and it can harm mucous membranes. Alcohol (75 percent solution) and bleach- or chlorine-based disinfectants are appropriate for cleaning surfaces, if used according to instructions.

在一个人的身上喷洒酒精或含氯消毒剂:这不会杀死已经进入体内的病毒,而且会伤害粘膜。根据使用说明,酒精(75%溶液)和漂白剂或氯基消毒剂只适合清洁表面。

Antibiotics: They work only against bacteria, not any virus.

抗生素:它们只对细菌有效,对病毒无效。

Masks: Follow proper procedure in putting on, removing and disposing of the masks, including washing hands with soap and water before and after wearing a mask and not touching the front of a mask. Multiple masks are not more effective than one properly adjusted mask.

口罩:戴上、取下及弃置口罩时,应遵从适当的程序,包括戴上口罩前及戴上口罩后,应以肥皂及清水洗手,不可触摸口罩正面。多层叠戴并不比用正确方式佩戴口罩有效。

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