不可放置可燃性物料,以免被飛濺之火花所燃及

English translation: Do not place flammable materials to avoid them being ignited by splashing sparks

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Chinese term or phrase:不可放置可燃性物料,以免被飛濺之火花所燃及
English translation:Do not place flammable materials to avoid them being ignited by splashing sparks
Entered by: Vladyslav Golovaty

08:40 Aug 29, 2019
Chinese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Engineering (general) / general
Chinese term or phrase: 不可放置可燃性物料,以免被飛濺之火花所燃及
"不可放置可燃性物料,以免被飛濺之火花所燃及" 請問怎麼翻譯成英文比較好。還有請問"不可.... 以免..."用什麼句型?
"Do not ..... to avoid...."這樣的句型行得通嗎?謝謝
Richard Lin
Taiwan
Local time: 02:12
Do not place flammable materials to avoid them being ignited by splashing sparks
Explanation:
of course, it works

Fire can occur when flammable material, oxygen and sufficient ignition ... If that is not possible it is important to avoid effective sources of ignition. .... there are enough precautions in place or more is needed to prevent harm. https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Prevention_of_fires_and_explosions


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Note added at 35 mins (2019-08-29 09:15:43 GMT)
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.. Use equipment with spark-free, intrinsically safe induction motors or air motors to avoid producing sparks. ... Do not heat flammable liquids with an open flame. https://ehs.princeton.edu/book/export/html/195
This guidance does not apply to flammable liquids which present special ..... for people to escape or be evacuated to a place of safety; and following the ... should show that 'machinery is designed and constructed to avoid any risk http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg140.pdf

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Vladyslav Golovaty
Ukraine
Local time: 20:12
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Summary of answers provided
5Keep flammable materials away to avoid ignition from (traveling) sparks
Gareth Callagy
4Do not place flammable substances (here) to avoid them being ignited by flying sparks
Kiet Bach
4Do not place flammable materials to avoid them being ignited by splashing sparks
Vladyslav Golovaty


  

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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Keep flammable materials away to avoid ignition from (traveling) sparks


Explanation:
We don't know what the object that the flammable materials need to be kept away from, but in any case "Keep .....away" is a good and commonly used expression in this context.

Gareth Callagy
United Kingdom
Local time: 18:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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18 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Do not place flammable substances (here) to avoid them being ignited by flying sparks


Explanation:
self-explanatory

Kiet Bach
United States
Local time: 11:12
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
PRO pts in category: 28
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31 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Do not place flammable materials to avoid them being ignited by splashing sparks


Explanation:
of course, it works

Fire can occur when flammable material, oxygen and sufficient ignition ... If that is not possible it is important to avoid effective sources of ignition. .... there are enough precautions in place or more is needed to prevent harm. https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Prevention_of_fires_and_explosions


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Note added at 35 mins (2019-08-29 09:15:43 GMT)
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.. Use equipment with spark-free, intrinsically safe induction motors or air motors to avoid producing sparks. ... Do not heat flammable liquids with an open flame. https://ehs.princeton.edu/book/export/html/195
This guidance does not apply to flammable liquids which present special ..... for people to escape or be evacuated to a place of safety; and following the ... should show that 'machinery is designed and constructed to avoid any risk http://www.hse.gov.uk/pUbns/priced/hsg140.pdf

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Note added at 409 days (2020-10-11 09:31:29 GMT) Post-grading
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Thank you very much!

Vladyslav Golovaty
Ukraine
Local time: 20:12
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in RussianRussian
PRO pts in category: 8
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