2018年大學英語四級翻譯試題庫及答案:吊瓶族
請將下面這段話翻譯成英文:
吊瓶族
“吊瓶族”是指那些生病原本不需要打吊針(靜脈輸液)卻堅持打吊針的患者,主要是由于靜脈輸液起作用快。但輸液作為一種醫(yī)療措施,在不合適的情況下使用對患者有較大風險。
參考譯文
Medicinal Feeding Addicts
Medicinal feeding addicts refer to a group of people who insist on an intravenous drip when there is no need for it, typically because it is a quick means of sustenance. However, this medical measure may incur risks when used unnecessarily.