经济学人双语精读｜害虫防治：紫色修复

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点击文章末端“ 阅读原文 ” 获取完整电子版 （ PDF + Word + MP3音频） 每天分享一篇经济学人双语精读 全文翻译+全文注释+长难句分析 背景知识+写作技巧+短语+段落大意+词汇精析 本期同步音频 01 经济学人原文 Pest control ： Purple patches lavender  extracts can help make  mosquito - repellent  clothing 【 1 】 A  mosquito ’S Bite can do more than leave an  itchy rash . Depending on the  pathogens  the insect  carries , it can lead to a host of  nasty diseases  including  dengue ,  malaria  and yellow fever. 【 2 】 To date,  synthetic  repellents have been the best way to keep the little blood-suckers at  bay . These work, but can cause a range of health problems including  rashes , eye  inflammation  and  respiratory distress . This has led many to search for  alternatives . The  compounds  responsible for  lavender ’s  fragrance , for example, known as  essential oils , have long b ………………………………