英闻天下——318 Toxic Dye Found in School Uniforms

 　　An investigation¹ has revealed six garment manufacturers in Shanghai have made school uniforms using toxic² dye.

 

　　The city's quality watchdog says it found aromatic³ amine dye in uniforms sold to 21 primary and middle schools across the city.

 

　　China's national clothing standards require garments contain no more than 20-parts per million of the dye.

 

　　Jiang Hong, is the technical director of SGS Consumer Testing Services.

 

　　"In fact, there is no big difference if the density⁴ of aromatic amine is 19ppm or 21ppm. The dye is not good at all. But so long as it is less than 20ppm, it won't create much of a problem for human health."

 

　　Three of the garment manufacturers have already sold uniforms to more than ten local schools.

 

　　All six garment manufacturers have agreed to give their client schools a full refund⁵ and pay compensation to those affected⁶.

 

　　According to recent studies, negative effects from the dye will show themselves years after exposure.

 

　　Liu Bin⁷ is a dermatologist⁸ at a Hospital in Shanghai.

 

　　"A hospital in Tianjin has done research showing that if people are exposed to excessive levels of aromatic amine, they are more likely to contract bladder cancer."

 

　　Liu suggests people wash new clothes and put them in the sun to reduce the level of toxic substances they might possess.

1 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

2 toxic   

adj.有毒的，因中毒引起的

参考例句：

• The factory had accidentally released a quantity of toxic waste into the sea.这家工厂意外泄漏大量有毒废物到海中。
• There is a risk that toxic chemicals might be blasted into the atmosphere.爆炸后有毒化学物质可能会进入大气层。

3 aromatic   

adj.芳香的，有香味的

参考例句：

• It has an agreeable aromatic smell.它有一种好闻的香味。
• It is light,fruity aromatic and a perfect choice for ending a meal.它是口感轻淡，圆润，芳香的，用于结束一顿饭完美的选择。

4 density   

n.密集，密度，浓度

参考例句：

• The population density of that country is 685 per square mile.那个国家的人口密度为每平方英里685人。
• The region has a very high population density.该地区的人口密度很高。

5 refund   

v.退还，偿还；n.归还，偿还额，退款

参考例句：

• They demand a refund on unsatisfactory goods.他们对不满意的货品要求退款。
• We'll refund your money if you aren't satisfied.你若不满意，我们愿意退款给你。

6 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

7 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。

8 dermatologist   

n.皮肤科医师

参考例句：

• I think you should see a dermatologist first.我想你应当先看皮肤科大夫。
• The general practitioner referred her patient to a dermatologist.家庭医生把她的病人交给了皮肤科医生。