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Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced)
pylon
[名词]

a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

电线塔, 高压电线杆

电线塔, 高压电线杆

Ex: The power company erected additional pylons to meet growing electricity demands in the region .电力公司竖立了额外的**铁塔**以满足该地区不断增长的电力需求。
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reactor
[名词]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

反应堆, 核反应堆

反应堆, 核反应堆

Ex: Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production .科学家们正在研究先进的**反应堆**设计,以实现更清洁、更高效的能源生产。
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electricity that is produced from the power of water

水电, 水力发电

水电, 水力发电

Ex: Hydroelectricity is considered a clean energy alternative to fossil fuels because it produces minimal greenhouse gas emissions.**水电**被认为是一种清洁能源替代化石燃料,因为它产生的温室气体排放量最少。
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solar cell
[名词]

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

太阳能电池, 光伏电池

太阳能电池, 光伏电池

Ex: Installing solar cells on rooftops can reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower electricity bills .在屋顶安装**太阳能电池**可以减少对化石燃料的依赖并降低电费。
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wildfire
[名词]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

野火, 无法控制的火灾

野火, 无法控制的火灾

Ex: Aerial firefighting efforts were deployed to suppress the wildfire from spreading further .部署了空中灭火工作以阻止**野火**进一步蔓延。
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tidal wave
[名词]

a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

风暴潮, 气旋波浪

风暴潮, 气旋波浪

Ex: The force of a tidal wave can cause widespread destruction to infrastructure and natural habitats along coastlines .码头在**风暴潮**(由无情的春季风暴加剧)淹没海湾后漂浮走了。
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oil rig
[名词]

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

石油钻井平台, 钻探平台

石油钻井平台, 钻探平台

Ex: The oil rig was damaged during the storm , causing an oil spill into the ocean .风暴期间**石油钻井平台**受损,导致石油泄漏到海洋中。
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typhoon
[名词]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

台风, 热带气旋

台风, 热带气旋

Ex: Preparation for typhoons includes securing loose objects and stocking up on emergency supplies like food and water .为**台风**做准备包括固定松散的物品和储备食物和水等应急物资。
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ice cap
[名词]

the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

冰盖, 冰冠

冰盖, 冰冠

Ex: The Arctic icecap is shrinking at an alarming rate.北极**冰盖**正在以惊人的速度缩小。
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iceberg
[名词]

a very large floating piece of ice

冰山, 浮冰

冰山, 浮冰

Ex: The expedition team carefully navigated their ship around the towering iceberg.探险队小心翼翼地驾驶他们的船绕过高耸的**冰山**。
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El Nino
[名词]

a recurring climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern regions, caused by weakened easterly trade winds and leading to significant global weather, ecological, and economic impacts

厄尔尼诺, 厄尔尼诺现象

厄尔尼诺, 厄尔尼诺现象

Ex: Scientists track sea surface temperatures to detect the onset of El Niño.科学家追踪海面温度以检测**厄尔尼诺**的开始。
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La Nina
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a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, driven by stronger-than-normal easterly trade winds and influencing global weather patterns

拉尼娜, 拉尼娜(气候现象)

拉尼娜, 拉尼娜(气候现象)

Ex: Urban planners in California grappled with water shortages when La Niña suppressed winter precipitation.加利福尼亚的城市规划者在**拉尼娜**抑制冬季降水时努力应对水资源短缺。
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heat wave
[名词]

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

热浪, 酷热期

热浪, 酷热期

Ex: During a heat wave, it ’s important to check on elderly neighbors who may be more vulnerable to extreme temperatures .在**热浪**期间,检查可能更容易受到极端温度影响的老年邻居很重要。
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high tide
[名词]

the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

高潮, 满潮

高潮, 满潮

Ex: Engineers calculate the highest potential high tide when designing seawalls to protect against storm surges .工程师在设计海堤以抵御风暴潮时,会计算最高的潜在**高潮**。
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humidity
[名词]

the amount of moisture present in the air

湿度

湿度

Ex: The weather forecast predicted increasing humidity throughout the week , leading to a muggy atmosphere .天气预报预测整个星期**湿度**会增加,导致闷热的氛围。
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a weather prediction covering weeks, months, or years ahead

Ex: Investors analyze long-range forecasts to adjust financial strategies.
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torrential
[形容词]

(of rain) exceptionally heavy, often leading to flooding and drenched landscapes

倾盆的, 滂沱的

倾盆的, 滂沱的

Ex: Hikers took shelter under a rocky overhang as the sky unleashed torrential rain .徒步旅行者在岩石悬垂处躲避,当时天空下起了**倾盆**大雨。
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haze
[名词]

a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

雾霾, 薄雾

雾霾, 薄雾

Ex: The city woke up to a haze of humidity , causing a dewy layer on surfaces throughout the neighborhood .城市在湿度的**薄雾**中醒来,导致整个社区的表面上形成了一层露水。
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