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evacuate

UK /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/US /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/

词源

源自拉丁语 evacuare(清空),由 e-(出)和 vacuus(空的)组成,16世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 指将人员从危险或紧急情况中撤离到安全地点,常用于自然灾害、战争或事故场景。

“The government ordered to evacuate the coastal areas before the hurricane hit.”

(政府在飓风来袭前下令撤离沿海地区居民。)

“Firefighters helped evacuate the building when the fire alarm went off.”

(火警响起时,消防员协助疏散了大楼内的人员。)

❶ 医学上指排空体内物质,如排泄粪便或清空膀胱,属于正式用语。

“The patient was given medication to help evacuate his bowels before surgery.”

(病人在手术前被给予药物帮助排空肠道。)

“This laxative will help you evacuate more comfortably.”

(这种泻药能帮助你更舒适地排便。)

同义词:withdraw, empty, clear, remove, relocate

常见短语

evacuate the premises — 正式要求人员离开某场所的指令,常见于紧急广播或安全通知中。

“All employees must evacuate the premises immediately due to a bomb threat.”

(因炸弹威胁,所有员工必须立即撤离办公场所。)

evacuation route — 预先规划的紧急逃生路线,通常在公共场所会有明确标识。

“Familiarize yourself with the evacuation routes in this hotel when you check in.”

(入住时请熟悉该酒店的紧急疏散路线。)