最近，一條關(guān)于“商場廁所標(biāo)志”的討論沖上熱搜第一。

有網(wǎng)友表示，有時(shí)候真的認(rèn)不清商場廁所的標(biāo)志，甚至在猶豫之中，還會(huì)走錯(cuò)廁所，因?yàn)檫@些標(biāo)志都太太太抽象了！

評論區(qū)很多人也紛紛表示“有共鳴”：

有網(wǎng)友總結(jié)，這些難以辨認(rèn)的廁所標(biāo)志主要有以下幾類：

1. 幾何圖形組合，比如向上或向下的三角形、水滴形狀、斜線等。

2. 藝術(shù)圖案，比如京劇臉譜、敦煌壁畫、動(dòng)物剪影等。

3. 全英文標(biāo)志……

那么，公共衛(wèi)生間標(biāo)志有沒有統(tǒng)一的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)呢？實(shí)際上，公共衛(wèi)生間標(biāo)志屬于公共信息標(biāo)志，國家有推薦性標(biāo)準(zhǔn)，但并不強(qiáng)制。

A topic about restroom signs in shopping malls has sparked online discussion. Many netizens find these signs too abstract — using geometric shapes, artistic icons, or only English words — leading to confusion or even mistakes. Currently, China has non-mandatory guidelines for public restroom signs, meaning there are no standardized designs, and malls have the freedom to create their own.

既然聊到了商場的廁所，你知道“廁所/衛(wèi)生間”用英文如何表達(dá)嗎？沒錯(cuò)！可以用restroom或washroom！

當(dāng)然啦，商場除了廁所之外，還有很多常見的設(shè)施。你知道它們的英文都怎么說嗎？一起來看看吧。

▌服務(wù)臺(Information dest)

You can ask for directions at the information desk.

你可以在服務(wù)臺詢問方向。

▌自動(dòng)扶梯 (Escalator)

Please hold onto the handrail when you are on the escalator for your safety.

為了您的安全，請?jiān)诔俗詣?dòng)扶梯時(shí)抓住扶手。

▌收銀臺 (Cashier/ Checkout counter)

Please proceed to the cashier to make your payment.

請到收銀臺付款。

▌試衣間 (Fitting room)

The fitting room was always crowded during the sales season.

在打折季，試衣間總是很擁擠。

▌護(hù)欄 (Railing)

The shopping mall railing is designed to ensure the safety of shoppers, especially around the escalators and staircases.

商場護(hù)欄的設(shè)計(jì)是為了確保顧客的安全，尤其是在自動(dòng)扶梯和樓梯附近。

▌緊急出口 (Emergency exit)

In case of fire, please remain calm and exit through the nearest emergency exit.
火災(zāi)時(shí)，請保持冷靜，從最近的緊急出口離開。

▌地下停車場 (Underground parking)

The underground parking is very convenient for shoppers who drive to the mall.

對于開車來商場購物的人來說，地下停車場非常方便。

你有沒有看不懂廁所標(biāo)志的經(jīng)歷呢？在評論區(qū)分享一下吧！

編輯：黎霈融

實(shí)習(xí)生：韓沐辰

來源：外研社UNIPUS

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