VOA慢速英语:Tornado Season Returns

1. Officials say the storm left more than 20 people dead, and injured more than 200 others.

more than 不止
例句：We have more than a car!
我们可不止有辆车！

2. Because of their circular movement, these windstorms are also known as twisters.

because of 因为
例句：You laugh because of this?
你因为这个笑了？

3. But no matter what the size, tornado winds are the strongest on Earth.

no matter 不管； 不论
例句：I follow the evidence no matter who pays me.okay?
我只跟进证据不管谁付我钱可以吗?

4. But they are not able to tell exactly where or when a tornado will hit.

be able to 能，会；能够
例句：We hope you'll be able to attend.
我们希望你能够前来参加。

5. Usually a community will receive a warning at least a few minutes before a tornado strikes.

at least 至少
例句：Can we at least try?
我们至少试试看吧？

6. The goal of the project was to examine in detail how tornadoes are formed and the kinds of damage they cause.

in detail 详细地
例句：He told them in detail about the incident.
他详细地把事情告诉他们。