
不可輕忽的氣候變遷
Scientists have found that climate change has been making allergy season worse.
科學家發現,氣候變遷使過敏季節變得更嚴重。
allergy(n.)過敏allergic(adj.)過敏的be allergic to對~過敏、對~反感
Because of warmer temperatures, allergy season has been starting earlier in the year and lasting longer.
由於氣溫升高,過敏季節開始得更早,持續時間也更長。
because of因為=owing to=due toelevate(v.)升高last(v.)持續、延續=continuelast(adj.)上一個的、最後的lasting(adj.)持久的The drop in oil prices will have a lasting effect on the country’s economy.油價下跌將對該國經濟造成持久的影響everlasting(adj.)永久的
As a result, plants are now creating more pollen, which is making allergy season more dangerous for children as well as people with allergies and breathing problems.
因此,植物現在產生更多花粉,這使得過敏季節對於兒童以及有過敏和呼吸問題的人來說變得更加危險。
as a result因此=consequently=for that reasonpollen(n.)花粉as well as也、而且respiratory(adj.)呼吸道的
A recent study done by Yale University asked Americans with different beliefs about global warming whether they think allergy season has gotten worse or better recently.
耶魯大學最近進行的一項研究詢問了對全球暖化持不同看法的美國人,他們認為最近的過敏季節是變得更嚴重了還是變好了。
conduct(v.)完成、進行belief(n.)想法、信念=faithHis belief in god gave him hope during difficult times.他對上帝的信奉使他在困境中看到了希望beyond belief超越想像The brutality of the murders was beyond belief.這些兇殺案的殘暴令人難以置信whether(conj.)是否
Although 57% of those asked believe that allergy season has “stayed about the same,” 28% said it was somewhat worse than usual and 10% said it was much worse.
雖然有57%的受訪者認為過敏季節「基本保持不變」,但28%的人認為比往常嚴重一些,10%的人表示嚴重多了。
respondent(n.)應答者somewhat(adv.)稍微=to some extent
Researchers also found that Americans who are more worried about climate change are more likely to believe that allergy season has gotten worse.
研究人員還發現,比較擔心氣候變遷的美國人更有可能認為過敏季節變嚴重。
be worried about 擔心worry(n.)擔心no worries別擔心
However, even among Americans who doubt climate change, there are more people who say allergy season has gotten worse than better.
然而,即使在對氣候變遷持懷疑態度的美國人之中,表示過敏季節變嚴重的人也多過於認為過敏季節改善的人。
among(prep.)在~之中doubt(v.)質疑、懷疑
The report also gives some suggestions for those who want to stay healthy during allergy season.
報告還提供了一些建議,供那些希望在過敏季節保持健康的人參考。
offer recommendation給予建議
These include wearing a mask outdoors and taking medicine to manage allergy symptoms.
這些建議包括在戶外戴口罩以及服用控制過敏症狀的藥物。
symptoms(n.)症狀
Additionally, researchers say that reducing the use of fossil fuels could not only help solve the problem of climate change but also make allergy season better.
此外,研究人員表示,減少使用的化石燃料不僅有助於解決氣候變遷的問題,還可以改善過敏季節。
additionally此外=in addition=on top of thatreduce(v.)減少=decreasefossil(n.)化石、老頑固not only...but also...不僅~,而且~