VOA慢速英语:First Aid May Save Lives

1. In cases like this, seek medical help as soon as possible.

as soon as possible 尽早，尽快
例句：We will contact you as soon as possible this time.
这一次我们会尽快给您回复的。

2. But a leading medical organization no longer advises parents to keep syrup of ipecac.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：You no longer need them.
你不再需要诸多借口。

3. The group advises chest thrusts instead of abdominal thrusts.

instead of 代替,而不是
例句：I wish mother was here instead of you!
我宁可是妈妈在这里而不是您!

4. Place a closed hand over the middle of your abdomen just above your waist.

hand over 交出； 交付
例句：Ways of making computer companies hand over those keys.
已经想办法让电脑公司上交那些密钥。

5. He strongly urges people in contact with a victim to take action.

in contact with 与…在接触中
例句：You should also keep in contact with your old chief executive.
你还应该和以前的首席执行官保持联系。

6. But be sure not to burn the skin.

be sure [法]确信；诚然
例句：We cannot be sure who is right.
我们不能确定谁对谁错。