VOA慢速英语:WHO: Millions Die Every Year from Air Pollution

短语讲解：

1. We look at the effect wind farms could be having on the severity of ocean storms.

look at 看; 评判; 审视
例句：Look at our verse today.
看我们今天的章节。

2. The World Health Organization says one in eight people die from air pollution, from both inside buildings and outside.

die from 死于（某种原因，不包括疾病、过度悲伤等）
例句：Why do people still die from cancer?
人类为什还会死于癌症呢？

3. The WHO report says most deaths from air pollution take place in low- and middle-income countries in Southeast Asia and the western Pacific Ocean.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Where does it take place?
这个场景发生在哪里？

4. They say 3.7 million others died in cities and rural areas because of outside air pollution.

because of 因为，由于
例句：Because of their relative rarity, they are often missed. 
因为相对少见，它们常被漏诊。 

5. Small particles travel thousands of kilometers, normally around the hemisphere traveling east. So, pollution in one country will affect a number of other countries downwind.

a number of 许多的; 一些
例句：Difficulties arise in a number of ways. 
难度表现在许多方面。 

6. But he notes developed countries -- especially Britain and the United States -- have taken steps to greatly reduce air pollution during the past 10 years.

take step [法] 设法处置，办手续，采取步骤
例句：They is take step to improve their teach condition.
他们正采取措施以改善教学条件。

7. And it says Britain received more rain than at any time in the past 250 years.

at any time 任何时候; 随时
例句：Your partner can join in at any time.
你的朋友可以随时跟你互动。

8. Michel Jarraud says weather events such as more intense heat and heavier rainfall or snow are what one would expect as a result of human- produced climate change.

as a result of 由于…的结果; 起因
例句：As a result of the write-downs, regulators have achieved one objective.
由于资产减记，调控者已经达到一个目标。

9. She says this could lead to new power and protection for coastal areas, and save lives.

lead to 把…带到; 领到; （道路）通向; 导致
例句：A little exaggeration can lead to serious consequences.
一丝一毫的夸大都可能导致严重的后果。

10. This pressurized water can be used to operate turbines, which then create electricity.

be used to 习惯于，适用于
例句：Even though you should be used to it by now, it's still stressful, but there's hope yet!
即便如此你也应该从现在开始习惯它，虽然会倍感压力，但希望仍在前方！