VOA慢速英语:许多地方已经开始感受到夏至的高温

短语讲解：

1.Cities like Phoenix and Las Vegas are known for their heat.

be known for 因…而众所周知;
例句：The result of the ballot will not be known for two weeks
无记名投票的结果将于两周后公布。

2.But even residents of those cities are worried about temperatures as high as 49 degrees Celsius.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念; 挂虑
例句：Don't worry about me; I'm very well.
别为我担心，我很好。

3.Hospitals are warning people to be careful with everyday items like door handles and leather car seats.

be careful with 照顾，对…过细地;
例句：Be careful with the dynamite.
当心这炸药。

4. In Europe, a large forest fire currently burning in Portugal has killed at least 60 people since Saturday.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。