爆笑英语口语 第186期:节约用水人人有责

 　　Language Points

　　1.Use the low-water dishwashing method. Instead of having the water running the whole time, fill one sink with hot soapy water, then turn off the water and scrub¹ the dishes. Dip them into a second sink filled with clean water, then dry and store them.

　　2.Install² a low-flow shower head and take short showers. Long showers and baths use a lot more water.

　　3.Use water-saving appliances³, like a dishwasher and washing machine.

　　4.Fix leaks in your pipes so water isn't constantly coming out.

　　5.Don't leave water running while you brush your teeth.

1 scrub   

n.用力擦洗，矮树，渺小之物；v.用力擦洗

参考例句：

• I got paint on my hands and it won't scrub off.我手上沾上了油漆，擦不掉。
• The great plain was covered in scrub and small lifeless trees.浩瀚的平原覆盖着灌木和毫无生气的矮小树林。

2 install   

vt.安装，设置，安置；使就职，任命

参考例句：

• They will install a heating and lighting system in our house. 他们将在我们家装上供热供电系统。
• He's going to install an air - conditioner in the house. 他要在这屋子里装空调机。

3 appliances   

n.器具，器械，装置( appliance的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Dish washer is one of the appliances. 洗碗机是家用电器的一种。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• You can buy refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, and other appliances there. 在那里可以买到冰箱、炉具、洗碗机和其他家电产品。 来自朗文快捷英语教程 1