Passing Through Airport Security

 

Passing Through Airport Security

Roland: Why are you so nervous about flying? 

Natalie: I’m not nervous about being in the air. It’s going through security. I hear it’s a hassle and I don’t want to end up being strip-searched. 

Roland: You won’t be strip-searched. All you need to do is to follow a few simple rules. When you get to security screening, put your carry-on bag and all metal objects in a bin¹ so that it can go through the scanner. 

Natalie: But I heard I couldn’t bring any liquids with me. 

Roland: You’re only allowed three ounces of liquids, aerosols², or gels. Those should go inside a zip-top bag and be placed in a bin. 

Natalie: Do I have to take off my shoes and get one of those body scans? 

Roland: You don’t have to take off your shoes, but you do have to get a body scan. 

Natalie: I knew it! They’re going to bombard me with harmful rays. And you wonder why I’m nervous about flying! 

Roland: You won’t be bombarded with any harmful rays. You walk through the metal detector³ and stand in front of the scanner. It’s not dangerous. 

Natalie: Oh, why do they have to treat every passenger like a potential hijacker⁴ or terrorist? Do I look like a terrorist? I feel like walking through security with my hands up saying, “I am not a terrorist. I am not a terrorist.” 

Roland: I wouldn’t do that if I were you. That’s a sure way to get the TSA’s attention. Just stay calm and follow the instructions. 

Natalie: Just like a lamb to the slaughter⁵? 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 bin   

n.箱柜；vt.放入箱内；[计算机] DOS文件名:二进制目标文件

参考例句：

• He emptied several bags of rice into a bin.他把几袋米倒进大箱里。
• He threw the empty bottles in the bin.他把空瓶子扔进垃圾箱。

2 aerosols   

n.气溶胶( aerosol的名词复数 )；喷雾剂；（气体中的）浮粒；喷雾器

参考例句：

• Aerosols are present throughout the atmosphere. 气溶胶存在于整个大气层。 来自辞典例句
• Deodorants are available as aerosols or roll-ons. 除臭剂有喷雾装或滚抹装。 来自辞典例句

3 detector   

n.发觉者，探测器

参考例句：

• The detector is housed in a streamlined cylindrical container.探测器安装在流线型圆柱形容器内。
• Please walk through the metal detector.请走过金属检测器。

4 hijacker   

n.拦路抢劫者

参考例句：

• We needed a credibIe hijacker who knew the pIane. 也需要一个懂飞机的让人相信的劫机犯。
• I've never heard of a hijacker Ietting passengers deboard before. 以前也从没听说过有劫机犯让乘客离开。

5 slaughter   

n.屠杀，屠宰；vt.屠杀，宰杀

参考例句：

• I couldn't stand to watch them slaughter the cattle.我不忍看他们宰牛。
• Wholesale slaughter was carried out in the name of progress.大规模的屠杀在维护进步的名义下进行。