VOA慢速英语:回顾2020:健康与生活方式

quarantine –n. a situation of being kept away from others to prevent the spread of disease

tracking –v. to follow in an effort to find something out, to watch the progress of something

mutate –v. to change and create an unusual quality, to change form in a small but meaningful way

face mask –n. a covering for the face, especially one worn to prevent the spread of disease

PPE (personal protective equipment) –n. things that are worn to reduce the risk of danger on the job, such as masks, special clothing and hats

isolate –v. to keep someone or oneself away from others, often to prevent the spread of disease