亞馬遜河大旱
The Amazon region is currently suffering its worst drought in more than a century, causing water levels in the area’s rivers to drop to record lows.
亞馬遜地區目前正經歷一個世紀以來最嚴重的乾旱，導致該地區河流的水位降至歷史新低。
region(n.)地區regional(adj.)地區性的currently(adv.)現今地=presently=at the present timesuffer(v.)遭受suffer from受～之苦suffering(n.)折磨、痛苦drought(n.)乾旱natural disaster自然災害flood(n.)淹水famine(n.)飢荒pandemic(n.)大流行病decade(n.)十年result in導致
Despite the negative effects this could have on the environment and people, the drought has led to an important historical and cultural discovery: ancient rock carvings that were previously under water.
儘管這可能對環境和人們產生負面影響，但這場乾旱卻帶來了一個重要的歷史和文化發現：之前被水淹沒的古石雕。
despite(prep.)儘管=in spite of=regardless ofnegative(adj.)負面的positive(adj.)正面的take effect起作用It would take ten minutes for the medicine to take effect.這個藥要十分鐘才會起作用effective(adj.)有效的、起作用的It is an extremely effective cure for the headache.這種藥治療頭痛極其有效lead to導致revelation(n.)揭示carving(n.)雕刻carve something out for oneself 靠努力開創出～She carved out a reputation for herself as a successful manager.她作為一個成功的經理人名聲在外
These carvings are located on rocks near where the Rio Negro and Solimoes rivers join the Amazon River in Manaus, Amazonas state, Brazil.
這些雕刻位於巴西亞馬遜州馬瑙斯市的黑河和索利莫斯河匯入亞馬遜河的地方附近的岩石上。
located(adj.)位於=situated
Although these stone engravings were first seen in 2010, this year’s more severe drought has made it easier to study.
儘管這些石雕於2010年首次被發現，但今年更嚴重的乾旱使研究工作變得更加容易。
engraving(n.)雕刻be engraved on someone’s memory銘記在腦海裡That last conversation we had is engraved on my memory forever.我們最後的談話永遠銘記在我的記憶當中severe(adj.)嚴重的
In fact, due to the low water levels, researchers are now seeing “a greater variety” of carvings than in the past.
實際上，由於水位降低，研究人員現在看到的石刻比過去「種類更多」。
due to因為=because ofvary(v.)改變various(adj.)多變的variety(n.)多樣性
Among the more exciting discoveries at the site are sculptures of human faces cut into the rocks.
該遺址最令人興奮的發現之一是刻在岩石上的人臉雕像。
among(prep.)在～之間
Archaeologist Jaime de Santana Oliveria believes that the carvings were likely made by the area’s native peoples between 1,000 and 2,000 years ago.
考古學家海梅·德·桑塔纳·奥利維利亞認為，這些雕刻很可能是由該地區的原住民在1,000年至2,000年之間製作的。
archaeologist(n.)考古學家archaeology(n.)考古學native(adj.)土生土長的
Moreover, he hopes that being able to better view the site will allow researchers to figure out exactly when and by whom the engravings were made.
此外，他希望能夠更清楚地觀察該遺址，以便研究人員能夠弄清楚這些雕刻是何時以及由誰製作的。
be able to 能夠be unable to do sth.不能做～disabled(adj.)殘疾的The library does not have disabled access.這個圖書館沒有殘疾人士的通道visibility(n.)可見度allow somebody to V.允許某人做～=give someone’s permissionfigure out想出、理解exactly(adv.)完全地