内阁成员被秘密选为“指定幸存者”,以确保发生灾害时政府的连续性。 A Cabinet member is secretly chosen as the "designated survivor" to ensure government continuity in case of a disaster.

指定的幸存者是内阁秘书,与联邦州一样,不参加重大活动,以确保在发生灾害时总统接班顺序的连续性。 The designated survivor is a Cabinet secretary kept away from major events, like the State of the Union, to ensure continuity in the presidential line of succession in case of a disaster. 这种做法可追溯到冷战时期,在文学和电视上戏剧化,特别是ABC系列的《指定幸存者》中。 This practice, dating back to the Cold War, has been dramatized in literature and TV, notably the ABC series "Designated Survivor." 实际上,这一作用涉及留在安全地点和听取简报,实际经验不如所描述的那么戏剧化。 In reality, the role involves staying at a secure location and receiving briefings, with the actual experience being less dramatic than portrayed. 内阁成员是在活动前几天挑选的,然后返回正常岗位。 The Cabinet member is chosen a few days before the event and returns to their regular duties afterward.