生活英语|avocado hand 牛油果手

The fleshy fruit rich in healthy fats is more popular than ever, but in addition to surging prices, avocado fans may have one more thing to worry about. The number of injuries caused by improper^{1 handling and cutting of avocados is on the rise.}

富含健康油脂的牛油果现在更受青睐了。但除去上涨的价格，喜欢吃牛油果的大家或许还要担忧另一件事。因为在切牛油果时操作不当致使的受伤愈加多了。

Avocado hand refers to a serious hand injury caused by improperly^{2 using a knife to cut, slice, or remove the pit of an avocado.}

牛油果手指的是因为不适合地用刀具切牛油果、削片、或者去核致使的紧急手部受伤。

It seems that avocado hand is so commonplace, the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic^{3 Surgeons wants to warn people about the safety risk, with one doctor suggesting a safety label to be placed on avocados.}

牛油果手很常见。英国整形重塑和美容协会想要提醒大家这一安全风险。一位大夫建议说应该给牛油果贴上安全标签。