广播电视英语短句 第 301 课：含铅的油漆-1

A new study shows that lead-based paint remains a worldwide threat to public health. 一项新的研究发现，含铅的油漆仍旧世界范围内危害着公众健康。

Paint containing lead is a major cause of lead poisoning in children. 含有铅的油漆是导致儿童铅中毒的主要原因。

The heavy metal enters the body when children breathe the paint dust or fumes in the air. 当儿童呼吸空气中的油漆粉尘或气味的时候，这种重金属进入到体内。

Or when babies put their mouth on painted surfaces or swallow pieces of paint. 或是当婴儿将他们的嘴巴接触到涂有油漆的表面或吞食少量油漆的时候。

Lead can damage the brain and the nervous system. 铅能损害大脑和神经系统。