VOA慢速英语:Nepal Earthquake Kills at Least 1,300, Shakes Mt. Everest

短语讲解：

1. The quake killed more than 1,300 people.

more than 多于
例句：Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。

2. At least 34 people were also killed in India.

at least 至少
例句：For that day at least he lost heart.
至少这一天他是垂头丧气的。

3. Buildings and walls around the capital turned into a pile of rubble.

turn into （使）变成; 译成; 成为
例句：The war might turn into a miniature Stalingrad.
这场战争也许会变成小规模的斯大林格勒战役。

4. An avalanche on Mt. Everest caused by the deadly earthquake has buried a part of the base camp for climbers, killing 10, according to Nepal's tourism ministry.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。