研究警告：新车“香味”有毒！_BEC初级作文

研究警告：新车“香味”有毒！

“People spend over an hour a day in their vehicles on average,” said Gearhart. “Whether it’s adults, children, or pets, we’re concerned about prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals inside the vehicle.”

吉尔哈特说：“人们平均每天要在汽车内待一个小时以上。我们十分关注长期在汽车内接触有毒化学物质带来的危害，无论里面坐的是大人、小孩、还是宠物”。

The danger is greatest when the car is new, and that new car smell is most noticeable. This is when components are still unstable and prone to what is called off-gassing — the release of chemical vapours, which leads to the odour. Heat from a vehicle left in the sun can make matters worse, and speed up the chemical reaction. The danger is reduced over time, and experts say the worst is usually over within about six months.

新车的气味最明显，对健康的危害也最大。因为新车中的化学成分还不稳定，容易进行所谓的“逸散”——即化学气体挥发，这样就产生了气味。太阳下暴晒的汽车会使情况更糟，因为高温会加速化学反应。汽车使用时间越长，危害越小，专家称最严重的时候就是购车后的头六个月。

Experts advise the best thing that buyers can do to limit exposure is to keep car interiors well ventilated, especially during the first six months of ownership. Park in the shade with the windows open when it’s safe to do so, or at least try to air it out before getting inside — especially on hot days.