VOA慢速英语:Hot Weather Is Becoming More Common in More Places

短语讲解：

1. Today we talk about hot weather in the United States and around the world.

talk about 讨论，谈论
例句：We talk about global warming.
我们谈到了全球变暖。

2. Several hot days that follow each other are considered a heat wave.

each other v.（用作动词或介词的宾语）互相，彼此
例句：We liked each other a lot.
我们彼此都很喜欢对方。

3. In California, Nevada and Arizona, officials have set up “cooling centers” in libraries, community centers and homeless shelters.

set up 成立
例句：The students also set up debating teams.
学生们还成立了辩论队。

4. There was a report that at least three people who attempted to cross the border illegally into Arizona were found dead in June.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

5. Officials say they most likely died because of the extreme heat.

because of 因为
例句：We broke up because of an invitation.
我们因为一次邀请而分手。

6. It results when the body is not able to control its temperature.

be able to 能，会
例句：We won't be able to guarantee you a room for february 22.
我们不能保证2月22日能给您订到房间。

7. Generally, the body temperature rises to more than 40 degrees Celsius. The body stops perspiring.

more than 不只是；很
例句：More than 100 people were wounded.
爆炸还造成100多人受伤。

8. Place pieces of ice in areas where blood passageways are close to the skin.

close to 离…近
例句：Some diplomats seem close to despair.
一些外交官看起来已近乎绝望。