双语有声阅读:Weather worsens US fires 美国西部大火肆

Weather worsens US fires 美国西部大火肆虐

Dry, hot weather will not help the fire-fighting effort

干燥炎热的天气对救火不利

As President Bill Clinton prepares to travel to fire-ravaged western states of America this week, fears are growing that the situation could get even worse.

With fires raging¹ in 11 states, across more than 360,000 hectares (900,000 acres), more hot weather with dry lightning is being forecast.

The fires are already being described as the worst for 50 years, but officials say this could be only the start.

Forecasters predict continued high temperatures, low humidity², and rainless thunderstorms - conditions conducive³ to even more fires.

在克林顿总统准备本周赴大火肆虐的西部各州考察之际，人们越来越担心灾情会愈演愈烈。

大火正在11个州蔓延，覆盖面积360，000公顷（900，000英亩），而预报说天气将变得更炎热，并伴有闪电。

目前的大火据说已是50年来最严重的火灾，但官员们说这仅是刚刚开始。

天气预报员说高温、低湿度以及无雨雷电天气会持续下去--这将导致更多的火灾
 

1 raging   

a.violent;furious

参考例句：

• Firemen tried to quench the flames raging through the building. 消防队员奋力扑救大楼中熊熊的火焰。
• The stream had become a raging torrent. 小溪变成了一条汹涌的急流。

2 humidity   

n.湿度，潮湿，湿气

参考例句：

• The house is not comfortable tonight ,because of the high humidity.由于湿度高，今晚屋子里不舒服。
• It's difficult to work because of the humidity.由于空气潮湿，工作很困难。

3 conducive   

adj.有益的，有助的

参考例句：

• This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
• Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。