23. Earthquake Survival Tips
地震時如何自保
Would you know what to do during a really big earthquake?
你知道在巨大的地震發生時該怎么辦嗎?
Experts have looked into the matter carefully.
專家對此作了深入的研究。
It may be worth your while to look over the following tips they have for us.
以下他們所提供給我們的小建議或許值得您看一看。
If the ground begins shaking while you are driving, pull over and stay in your car.
如果您在開車時,地面開始搖晃,把車開到路邊并待在車里面。
If you are in a building, try to get near a strong wall.
如果您在建筑物里面,設法到堅固的墻壁邊。
The corner of a room or the space under a big doorway is the safest.
房間的角落或大門門框的正下方是最安全的。
As soon as the quake is over, check the gas pipe in the building.
地震一旦停止,立刻檢查建筑物內的煤氣管。
Gas fires often result from earthquakes.
煤氣造成的大火災通常是由地震引起的。
These tips may prove to be lifesavers.
這上綱上些小建議或許能救您一命。
We should, therefore, keep them in mind.
因此,我們應該將它們謹記在心。
Remember to always hope for the best but prepare for the worst.
記住要永遠抱最大的希望作最壞的打算。