First aid
furst AYD /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd/
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What it really means
Basic immediate help for injuries — plasters, bandages, burns under cold water. Workplaces and universities have trained first aiders and first aid kits. For anything serious, call 999. St John Ambulance and the NHS website have simple first aid guides.
Chinese explanation
急救：对外伤的基础即时处理——创可贴、绷带、烧烫伤用冷水冲等。单位和大学都有受训的急救员和急救箱。严重情况请拨999。St John Ambulance和NHS官网有简明急救指南。
Example conversation
A: Someone's cut themselves in the kitchen — it's bleeding a lot.
B: Grab the first aid kit and press on the wound. If it doesn't stop, we call 999.
A：有人在厨房割伤了，流了很多血。
B：拿急救箱来，先按压伤口。止不住的话我们就打999。
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