在美国，人们一般就说COVID test。中国官媒China Daily对“核酸检测”的翻译是nucleic acid test。另外，美国多从鼻子取样，中国多从咽部取样。
Nucleic acid test = COVID test
核酸检测
We are going to take a COVID test.
咱们要去做个核酸检测。
Stay calm while the nurse puts the swab in your throat.
护士把拭子放到你喉咙里的时候要保持镇静。
Just open your mouth wide and stay still.
张大嘴，保持不动就可以了。
The swab collects fluids that will be tested for the COVID19 virus.
拭子会收集分泌物，用于检测新冠病毒。
It pokes you a bit but it doesn't hurt.
就是杵一下，不疼。
You can do it!
你肯定没问题！
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