【零起点英语】第223讲：Swimming Hygiene 游泳卫生须知|英语

　　In the summer, people travel to beaches and pools to have fun. While swimming in local pools and beaches can been joyable, there are some things to be aware of.Normally, swimming in public pools is safe. Sometimes, though, diseases can be passed through dirty water. If you have diarrhea, stay out ofwater where other people swim. Bacteria from your body can get into the water and make others ill. If you go swimming, try not to swallow any water.This is how illnesses are passed from person to person. Chemicals in the pool do not kill these types of bacteria. To prevent yourself and others from getting sick, you should always take a shower before getting in the water. Washingyour hands after going to the bathroom is also helpful.

　　夏天大家都会到海边或是游泳池痛快玩一番。在当地游泳池或海边玩虽然会很好玩，但有些事情需要知道。一般来说，在公共游泳池游泳很安全，但有时疾病可能经由脏水传播。如果你拉肚子，远离其他人游泳的地方。你身上的细菌会进入水中而让其他人生病。你若去游泳时，尽量不要把泳池的水吞下肚，这是人与人之间疾病传播的途径。游泳池中的化学药剂并不能完全杀死这类细菌。为避免自己与他人生病，都应先淋浴再下水。上完厕所洗手也很有帮助。

　　Athlete's foot can also be picked up from the ground near a pool. When you are walking around, it is in your best interest to wear sandals. This will help cut down your chances of getting it. Swimming after all, is a fun way to relax, but with these thoughts in mind, it can also be safer for everyone.

　　香港脚也会经由泳池边的地面传染。你在泳池边四处走动时，为了自己好，最好是穿上拖鞋，这可减低罹患“香港脚”的概率。游泳毕竟是一种有趣的放松方式，但大家若能记住上列这些要点，对每个人来说也更加安全。

　　语法重点

　　1. 复习 while作连词的用法：

　　a. 当……在……时 (= during the time that...)；在……的同时 (=at the same time as...)

　　Could you turn down the music a bit while/ during the time that I'm studying?

　　我在读书时，你可否把音乐声关小一点？

　　While/During the time that I was in Kyoto last summer, I had a great time walking around in that old city.

　　去年我在京都的时候，在那座古都到处走动让我很愉快。

　　While I'm doing the cooking, I need you to set the table for me,honey.

　　= At the same time as I'm doing the cooking, I need you to set the table for me, honey.

　　亲爱的，我在做饭的同时，希望你帮我摆碗筷。

　　b. 虽然(= though/although)

　　While your idea sounds good, I don't think it will work.

　　= Although your idea sounds good, I don't think it will work.

　　虽然你的点子听起来不错，不过我却认为它行不通。

　　c. （两件事物∕两个人对比时）而……

　　I love outdoor activities, while / whereas my wife enjoys staying home listening to music.

　　= While / Whereas I love outdoor activities, my wife enjoys staying home listening to music. 我喜欢户外活动，而我妻子则喜欢待在家里听音乐。

　　2. while亦可作动词，有下列固定短语：

　　while away thetime 打发时间

　　= kill time

　　On weekends, I read novels and listen to music to while away the time.

　　周末的时候，我都会看小说和听音乐来打发时间。

　　3. while 亦可作名词，表''一段时间'' (= a length of time)，有下列常用短语：for a (long) while 有好一阵子

　　Jane and I have been dating for a while, but we are not planning on getting married yet.

　　简与我交往了好一阵子，不过我们还未有结婚的打算。

　　4. 本课第二段第一句句首使用了athlete's foot，有语法概念的读者不免疑问athlete（运动员）是可数名词，为何此处之前未置不定冠词 an？且 foot（脚）是可数名词，人有两只脚，为何此处不使用 feet？其实本词组 athlete's foot 视作一种病，表 ''足癣'' 或''香港脚''，因此为不可数名词，之前不置任何冠词。

　　He has athlete's foot（liver cancer，diabetes）.

　　他患有足癣∕肝癌∕糖尿病。