运动休闲－浪漫惬意冰上运动：安全溜冰第一步

Before you Go Out 　出行前的准备：

　●  Check the weather. Skating in rain, snow, or ice is dangerous; dress appropriately for the temperature. You will sweat even on the coldest days so layered athletic¹ wear is best. 

　●  If you are skating with others, know the expectations and make sure you have the ability required. Have a backup plan in case you need to leave the group (e.g., money for Metro² or a taxi.) Bring a map, or know where you are going. 

　●  Have the appropriate gear³:

　　＊　Make sure that your skates are in good shape and fit properly. Bring wrenches⁴, an extra axel and axel screw⁵, and parts for your brake. 

　　＊　Wrists and lower arms are the #1 broken or injured area--wear wrist guards. 

　　＊　Knee and elbow pads⁶ are highly⁷ recommended. Make sure they are the right size and comfortably fit. 

　　＊　You only have one head--a helmet may save your life. 

　　＊　Water--bring water, and drink it. This is especially important on hot days. 

　　＊　First Aid supplies--Band Aids, moleskin, etc. 

　　＊　If you are skating at night, bright clothes and flashing lights are great so others can see you. 

　　＊　Bring sandals if you are going to do any non-skating activities before or after the skate. Also you will need them if you decide to take the Metro home. 

　　＊　Cell phone and palm pilot. Just kidding! You really can survive without them, plus if you fall you might break them.

1 athletic   

adj.擅长运动的，强健的；活跃的，体格健壮的

参考例句：

• This area has been marked off for athletic practice.这块地方被划出来供体育训练之用。
• He is an athletic star.他是一个运动明星。

2 metro   

n.地铁；adj.大都市的；(METRO)麦德隆(财富500强公司之一总部所在地德国，主要经营零售)

参考例句：

• Can you reach the park by metro?你可以乘地铁到达那个公园吗？
• The metro flood gate system is a disaster prevention equipment.地铁防淹门系统是一种防灾设备。

3 gear   

n.齿轮，传动装置，设备，衣服；vt.使适应

参考例句：

• We have to gear our lives to the new changes.我们必须使自己的生活适应新的变化。
• The teeth of the wheel gear into each other.齿轮互相啮合。

4 wrenches   

n.一拧( wrench的名词复数 )；（身体关节的）扭伤；扳手；（尤指离别的）悲痛v.（猛力地）扭( wrench的第三人称单数 )；扭伤；使感到痛苦；使悲痛

参考例句：

• NEVER use wrenches or other persuaders to operate the valve. 禁止使用扳手或其它强制性工具来操作阀门。 来自互联网
• Thus, torque wrenches should be used for tightening DISS connections. 因此，应该使用转矩扳手来上紧DISS接头。 来自互联网

5 screw   

n.螺丝(钉)；vt.用螺钉固定；拧，拧紧

参考例句：

• Let's screw the two pipes together end to end.咱们把这两根管子接起来拧紧。
• Can you screw up this handle for me?你能帮我把这个把手拧紧吗？

6 pads   

n.垫( pad的名词复数 )；发射台；住所；肉趾v.给…装衬垫，加垫子( pad的第三人称单数 )；步行，放轻脚步走

参考例句：

• medicated cleansing pads for sensitive skin 敏感皮肤药物清洗棉
• Elbow pads and knee pads are essential on a skateboard. 滑滑板时带护肘和护膝是必要的。 来自《简明英汉词典》

7 highly   

adv.高度地，极，非常；非常赞许地

参考例句：

• It is highly important to provide for the future.预先做好准备非常重要。
• The teacher speaks very highly of the boy's behaviour.老师称赞这个男孩的表现。