下雪天为什么要撒盐?

Snow covers the road on cold days.
天冷下雪,路面就白白一片。

People spread salt on the snow.
人们把盐撒在雪上。

Salt makes ice melt at a lower temperature.
盐能让冰在更低的温度下融化。

Pure ice melts at zero degrees.
纯水做的冰,零度就会化。

With salt, it needs a colder day to freeze.
加了盐,天更冷才会重新结冰。

So the road stays clear and safe.
路面化得快,走路开车都安全。

That is why salt comes out in winter.
所以一到冬天,盐就派上了用场。