The fleshy fruit rich in healthy fats is more popular than ever, but in addition to surging prices, avocado fans may have one more thing to worry about. The number of injuries caused by improper¹ handling and cutting of avocados is on the rise. 

富含健康油脂的牛油果如今更受欢迎了。但除了上涨的价格，喜欢吃牛油果的人们也许还要担心另一件事。由于在切牛油果时操作不当导致的受伤越来越多了。

 

Avocado hand refers to a serious hand injury caused by improperly² using a knife to cut, slice, or remove the pit of an avocado. 

“牛油果手”指的是由于不恰当地使用刀具切牛油果、削片、或者去核导致的严重手部受伤。

 

It seems that avocado hand is so commonplace, the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic³ Surgeons wants to warn people about the safety risk, with one doctor suggesting a safety label to be placed on avocados. 

“牛油果手”非常普遍。英国整形重塑和美容协会想要提醒人们这一安全风险。一位医生建议说应该给牛油果贴上安全标签。