VOA慢速英语:Apps to Help in a Disaster(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. Reports can be made to an organization’s own security division as well as to government emergency services.

as well as 也，又
例句：Boys as well as girls are taught cookery in school these days.
现在学校里男女学生都学烹饪。

2. Users can set up a network of people to share their location, chat, and get alerts when they are near someone in their network.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
例句：They set up many branches throughout the country.
他们在全国建立好多分公司。

3. This app can also be used to contact emergency services.

be used to 习惯于，适用于
例句：Petroleum can be used to produce various chemical products.
石油可用于生产多种化学产品。

4. Red Panic Button is free, but extra features are available for a fee.

be available for 有效
例句：Information will be available for the main performance traits.
主要生产性能的记录是可以利用的。

5. Tap an earthquake to find out more about it, including news reports on the event.

find out 发现; 使发作
例句：I'll find out the address,and ring you back.
我找到地址后再与你通电话。