needle exchange
noun/ˈniːdl ɪkstʃeɪndʒ/
/ˈniːdl ɪkstʃeɪndʒ/
- a place or service that allows people who take drugs using syringes (= long hollow needles used for putting drugs, etc. into the body) to replace used needles with new ones in order to reduce the risk of infection
允许使用注射器(=用于将药物等注入体内的长空心针头)吸毒的人用新针头更换旧针头以降低感染风险的场所或服务 - The local health authority has introduced a new needle exchange in the district.
当地卫生部门在该地区推出了新的针头交换设施。 - a needle exchange programme
针头交换计划
- The local health authority has introduced a new needle exchange in the district.