
evacuate
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。)
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。)