如何爱惜好你的毛衣？

 　　1. How to Hang A Sweater

　　1. 毛衣如何晾

　　The proper way to hang a sweater will take up slightly more space in your closet, but it's totally worth it to prevent those shoulder bumps. All you have to do is fold your sweater in half length-wise, and then just drape it around a hanger¹. The arms should fall around one side of the hook, and the body around the other. And don't worry, there won't be any weird² dents³ in your sweater hanging it this way either.

　　合理地晾一件毛衣将会占据你衣柜内更多的空间，不过这么做是完全值得的，能防止（不正确的挂法导致）双肩拱起。你需要做的便是将毛衣对半折，然后将其挂在衣架上，使衣袖垂在挂钩的一端，而衣身垂在另一端。不用担心，这样挂毛衣上不会留下任何奇怪的折痕。

　　2. How to Kill Odors

　　2. 如何去除味道

　　For anyone who wants another reason to keep vodka stocked, it can help kill stale odors from older sweaters or ones that have been in storage. Just pour some into a spray bottle and lightly spritz over your sweater (after first testing a small, unnoticeable area). Then just make sure to hang the sweater to dry in a well-ventilated area.

　　对于一个想找理由屯伏特加的人来说，伏特加能帮助除去旧毛衣或是放衣柜里的毛衣上的混浊气味。你只需倒点伏特加在喷瓶中，对着毛衣轻轻喷一点（先找毛衣上不容易被发现的一小块试试）。接下来确保将毛衣挂在通风良好的区域晾干。

　　3. How to Stretch Out A Shrunken Sweater

　　3. 如何让缩水的毛衣舒展开

　　If you accidentally gave your sweater too much time in the dryer⁴, and it's a little too tight now, don't fret⁵. You can still stretch it back out. All you have to do is mix a solution of two cups water and one teaspoon⁶ baby shampoo or conditioner. Soak the sweater in the solution, and then gently squeeze out excess water. Lay the sweater flat, and gently stretch it out to the desired size. Use heavy objects like paperweights to hold the sweater in the new shape while it dries. Then it should be good as new!

　　如果你不小心让毛衣在脱水机中待了太长时间，那它现在会有点缩水。不要泄气哦，你仍能让它舒展回去。你要做的便是将两杯茶与一茶勺宝宝沐浴露或是柔顺剂混合，将毛衣泡在该溶液中，然后轻轻地挤掉过多的水，把毛衣铺平，然后轻柔地把它舒展到你想要的大小。拿像镇纸这样的重物把毛衣压成新的形状，直到毛衣变干。那么它就会焕然一新了！

　　4. How to De-Pill A Sweater

　　4. 如何给一件毛衣去球

　　The best way to prevent pills is to properly wash your sweaters. That means turning them inside-out, washing them on the gentle cycle, and not leaving them in the dryer for too long. But if those pills still pop up, there are a few options. One of the most popular is to gently sweep a razor over the sweater to remove any pills. However, you could also comb over your sweater or even go in with a pair of scissors and cut off individual pills if there aren't too many.

　　消除毛衣起球的最好方法就是合理地清洗你的毛衣。这意味着你要将毛衣翻过来柔洗，并不要把他们在干衣机中放置太长时间。不过如果毛衣仍然起球，还有其他一些方案。其中最常用的便是拿剃刀在毛衣上除去球球。不过，你也可以梳理你的毛衣，如果起球不多的话，你甚至可以用剪刀把单个的毛球剪掉。

　　5. How to Stop Shedding

　　5. 如何防止毛衣掉毛

　　If you have a particularly fuzzy sweater that has a tendency to shed, all you have to do is put your sweater in a gallon-sized sealable bag and leave it in the freezer for a few hours. Not only will this keep your sweater from shedding, but freezing your sweaters will also help eliminate odors.

　　如果你有一件毛茸茸的毛衣，且特别容易掉毛，你要做的就是把它放在一加仑那么大的可封口衣袋中，然后把它在冷库中放上几个小时。这样你的毛衣不仅不会掉毛，还能冷冻除味。

　　6. How to Make A Sweater Fluffy⁷

　　6. 如何让一件毛衣有蓬松感

　　If your sweaters seem to have fallen a little flat and just aren't quite as cozy⁸ as you remember them anymore, a little vinegar can help. Just throw in a capful or two of white vinegar during the rinse⁹ cycle, and prepare to yell, "IT'S SO FLUFFY I'M GONNA DIE!"

　　如果你的毛衣看上去有点平，没有你记忆中的那么舒适，一点醋能够起作用。只需要在漂洗阶段加一勺或是两勺白醋，之后你就等着欢呼吧：“这蓬蓬的毛衣舒服死了！”

1 hanger   

n.吊架，吊轴承；挂钩

参考例句：

• I hung my coat up on a hanger.我把外衣挂在挂钩上。
• The ship is fitted with a large helicopter hanger and flight deck.这艘船配备有一个较大的直升飞机悬挂装置和飞行甲板。

2 weird   

adj.古怪的，离奇的；怪诞的，神秘而可怕的

参考例句：

• From his weird behaviour,he seems a bit of an oddity.从他不寻常的行为看来，他好像有点怪。
• His weird clothes really gas me.他的怪衣裳简直笑死人。

3 dents   

n.花边边饰；凹痕( dent的名词复数 )；凹部；减少；削弱v.使产生凹痕( dent的第三人称单数 )；损害；伤害；挫伤（信心、名誉等）

参考例句：

• He hammered out the dents in the metal sheet. 他把金属板上的一些凹痕敲掉了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Tin dents more easily than steel. 锡比钢容易变瘪。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

4 dryer   

n.干衣机，干燥剂

参考例句：

• He bought a dryer yesterday.他昨天买了一台干燥机。
• There is a washer and a dryer in the basement.地下室里有洗衣机和烘干机。

5 fret   

v.(使)烦恼；(使)焦急；(使)腐蚀，(使)磨损

参考例句：

• Don't fret.We'll get there on time.别着急，我们能准时到那里。
• She'll fret herself to death one of these days.她总有一天会愁死的.

6 teaspoon   

n.茶匙

参考例句：

• Add one teaspoon of sugar.加一小茶匙糖。
• I need a teaspoon to stir my tea.我需要一把茶匙搅一搅茶。

7 fluffy   

adj.有绒毛的，空洞的

参考例句：

• Newly hatched chicks are like fluffy balls.刚孵出的小鸡像绒毛球。
• The steamed bread is very fluffy.馒头很暄。

8 cozy   

adj.亲如手足的，密切的，暖和舒服的

参考例句：

• I like blankets because they are cozy.我喜欢毛毯，因为他们是舒适的。
• We spent a cozy evening chatting by the fire.我们在炉火旁聊天度过了一个舒适的晚上。

9 rinse   

v.用清水漂洗，用清水冲洗

参考例句：

• Give the cup a rinse.冲洗一下杯子。
• Don't just rinse the bottles. Wash them out carefully.别只涮涮瓶子，要仔细地洗洗里面。