第1566期:Keeping cool in the heat

This summer, the UK, and much of the northern hemisphere, has experienced a heatwave – a sustained period of roasting temperatures and scorching sunshine. While many welcome the Sun and warmth, too much can be dangerous to health. So what are the best ways to keep cool?今年夏天，英国和北半球的大部分地区都经历了热浪——持续的高温和烈日。虽然许多人欢迎阳光和温暖，但太多可能对健康有害。那么保持凉爽的最佳方法是什么？Firstly, avoiding exposure is a good idea, says the UK Met office. This means not going out in direct sunlight, or, where possible, sticking to shadows and shade. This also means that covering up is a good idea. Wear loose, airy clothing, which fully covers the body, as well as a hat and sunglasses. In addition, a parasol could provide valuable protection. Finally, the UK's National Health Service recommends not going out between 11 in the morning and three in the afternoon if you are vulnerable to the Sun.首先，避免暴露是一个好主意，英国气象局表示。这意味着不要在阳光直射下外出，或者在可能的情况下坚持阴影和阴影。这也意味着掩盖是个好主意。穿宽松、透气的衣服，完全覆盖身体，戴上帽子和太阳镜。此外，阳伞可以提供有价值的保护。最后，如果您容易受到阳光的照射，英国国家卫生服务局建议您不要在上午 11 点到下午 3 点之间外出。Staying hydrated is another excellent idea. The human body is approximately 60% water, which on a hot day, can be depleted through sweat. If this water is not replenished, dehydration can occur. The US Geological Survey's water science school recommends drinking three litres a day for an adult male, and 2.3 litres for an adult female, though this varies according to circumstance. You should also avoid alcohol, which dehydrates the body.保持水分是另一个好主意。人体大约有 60% 的水分，在炎热的天气里，可以通过汗水消耗掉。如果不补充这种水，就会发生脱水。美国地质调查局的水科学学校建议成年男性每天喝 3 升，成年女性每天喝 2.3 升，不过具体情况会有所不同。您还应该避免饮酒，这会使身体脱水。Whether at home or at work, steps should be taken to reduce temperatures indoors, too. Blinds, curtains and shades should be closed and windows opened to allow the building to ventilate. This is especially important at night while you sleep. The UK Met office says "night cooling is important as it allows the body to recuperate."无论是在家中还是在工作中，也应采取措施降低室内温度。百叶窗、窗帘和窗帘应关闭并打开窗户以使建筑物通风。这在晚上睡觉时尤其重要。英国气象局表示“夜间降温很重要，因为它可以让身体恢复健康。”Finally, for those working outside, extra precautions should be taken. In addition to staying covered and drinking water, high-factor sunscreen should be worn to stop sunburn and the possible development of skin cancer. In addition, those who perform physical tasks in the Sun should be careful of heatstroke, which, according to the UK Met Office, can be fatal.最后，对于那些在外面工作的人，应该采取额外的预防措施。除了保持遮盖和喝水外，还应涂抹高因子防晒霜以防止晒伤和可能发生的皮肤癌。此外，那些在阳光下进行体力劳动的人应该小心中暑，据英国气象局称，这可能是致命的。For many, summer is a well-loved period of warmth and outdoor activity, but as the old saying goes, everything in moderation. That said, as long as people remember the basics and look after themselves, there is no reason why a prolonged heatwave can't become the summer that everyone remembers.对许多人来说，夏天是温暖和户外活动的好时期，但正如老话所说，一切都要适度。话虽如此，只要人们牢记基础并照顾好自己，长时间的热浪就没有理由不能成为每个人都记得的夏天。词汇表heatwave 热浪roasting 炙热的，灼热的scorching 酷热的cool 凉爽的exposure （身体）接触阳光direct sunlight 直射光shadow 阴影shade 阴凉处cover up 遮盖airy 轻盈透气的parasol 遮阳伞hydrated （身体）水分充足的sweat 汗dehydration （身体）脱水dehydrate 使…脱水blinds 百叶窗shades 卷帘ventilate 给…通风high-factor sunscreen 高倍数防晒霜heatstroke 中暑