



日本位於環太平洋地震帶上,是全球地震最活躍的地區之一。每年會發生約1500次地震。日本歷史上多次發生過強烈的地震和海嘯,相信大家對於2011年3月11日的東日本大地震(簡稱:311大地震)並不陌生,其規模達到9.0,是有記錄以來第四大的地震,並引發了巨大的海嘯,造成了嚴重的人員傷亡和財產損失。
而就在上週(8月8日),日本氣象廳(meteorological agency)首次發布「南海海槽(Nankai Trough)地震臨時情報」進一步展開防備地震的工作。311大地震之前確實發生了一次7.2級的前震(foreshock),但當時大多被忽視。為了防止再次發生如此規模的災難,日本氣象廳(JMA)在2011年後制定了這個警報系統,上週四(8月8日)是日本氣象廳首次使用這一系統。 想了解國際第一手消息? 帶你認識幾個地震相關的新聞高頻率英文!

#防災前的準備
stockpiling 囤貨
e.g. Many people started stockpiling essential supplies when the storm was forecasted.
(當預報說會有風暴時,許多人開始囤積必需品。)
panic buying 搶購食物
e.g. The shelves were empty due to panic buying before the severe weather hit.
(由於在惡劣天氣來臨前出現了搶購潮,貨架上已經空空如也。)
emergency kit 應急包
e.g. Make sure your emergency kit contains items like a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.
(確保你的應急包裡有手電筒、電池和急救包等物品。)
地震預警和警報
warning n.警告
對即將發生的危險或嚴重情況的強烈通知,通常表示該情況的風險非常高,需要立即採取行動。警告通常意味著「緊急性」和「即刻的風險」。 e.g. A warning was issued to prepare for possible aftershocks.
(發出了警告,提醒準備可能的餘震。)
alert n. 警報
是一種通知,提示可能會發生的事件或危險。警報常常是在事件發生之前或剛開始時發出的,提醒人們注意和做好準備。是種「對潛在危險或風險的提醒」,通常要求注意和準備。 e.g. The alert advised residents to be prepared for a potential earthquake.
(警報建議居民為潛在的地震做好準備。)
advisory n. 通知
e.g. The advisory included instructions on how to stay safe during an earthquake.
(通知中包括了在地震期間如何保持安全的指示。)
precaution n. 預防措施
e.g. It is important to take precautions to minimize earthquake damage.
(採取預防措施以減少地震損害是很重要的。)
地震相關的基本術語
earthquake n. 地震
e.g. An earthquake struck the city last night. (昨晚地震襲擊了這座城市。)
magnitude n. 震級(震中規模)
指的是地震釋放的能量大小,通常用數字來表示。震中規模是一個客觀的數值,反映了地震的總能量。 e.g. The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale.
(這次地震在里氏尺度上有7.3的震中規模。)
epicenter n. 震央
指地震發生時地表上方的地點,即地震的垂直投影點。震央是地震影響最直接的地區之一。 e.g. The epicenter of the earthquake was located near the coastal city.
(這次地震的震央位於沿海城市附近。)
On Christmas Eve, the children were on the alert for any sign of Santa Claus.
在耶誕夜,孩子們隨時注意聖誕老人出現的蛛絲馬跡。
Police officers are always alert to possible danger.
警察對可能發生的危險隨時保持警覺。
We should alert everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。
We should awaken everyone to the dangers of smoking.
我們應該提醒每個人警覺抽菸的危險。
After visiting Canada, Tim hoped that one day he could become a resident of that country.
提姆到訪加拿大後,希望有一天能成為該國的居民。
Julia is a first-year resident in pediatrics at Boston Hospital.
茱莉亞是在波士頓醫院服務第一年的小兒科住院醫生。
Susan has been resident in Germany since she was a teenager.
蘇珊自青少年時就一直居住在德國。
The doctor advised Grandfather not to climb too many stairs.
醫生建議爺爺別爬太多樓梯。
Travelers have been advised that they should avoid going out alone after dark.
遊客們已被告知天黑後要避免單獨外出。
My parents advised me to save money instead of spending it on unnecessary things.
爸媽建議我存錢,而不是花在不必要的東西上。
Because of his experience in the field of medicine,
Dr. Peterson was named to a special advisory
committee.
由於彼得森博士在醫學領域的經驗,所以他被任命為特別顧
問委員會的成員。
The weather forecaster issued a heavy rain advisory,
warning people living in mountainous areas to be
especially careful.
天氣預報員發布了大雨特報,警告住在山區的人要特別小
心。
The earthquake had a magnitude of just 3.2, so fortunately it was not strong enough to cause serious damage.
此地震的震級僅為 3.2,因此幸好這地震的強度不足以造成嚴重的破壞。
We didn't fully understand the magnitude of the problem until it was too late.
我們直到事情已經無法挽回,才徹底了解這問題的嚴重性。
Workers are prone to accidents if they are not familiar with the working environment.
工人若對工作環境不熟悉,就很容易發生意外。
Grace is prone to lie to people. Take what she says with caution.
葛瑞絲很容易撒謊。要小心她說的話。
The police found Jenny lying prone on her bed with a knife in her back.
警方發現珍妮俯臥在床上,背上插了把刀。
The police found Jenny lying face down on her bed with a knife in her back.
警方發現珍妮俯臥在床上,背上插了把刀。
I’d like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It’s raining now. Let’s take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了,我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police.
包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
The government ordered five buildings to be
evacuated after the gas leak was discovered.
在發現瓦斯漏氣後,政府下令居民從這五棟建築物撤離。
A large number of people were evacuated from the
village following the outbreak of the disease.
這疾病爆發後,很多人從那村莊被撤離。
The residents were evacuated to safe areas before
the volcano erupted.
火山爆發前,居民已經被撤離到安全地區。
The doctor will monitor the patient for two days after surgery.
手術後醫生會監控這位病患兩天。
The nurse made sure that the patient was closely monitored.
護士確保該病人有受到嚴密監控。
The monitor at the rich man's house showed that the thief broke in through a window at around 2 a.m.
這有錢人家的監視器顯示小偷在凌晨 2 點左右從窗戶闖入。
The details of today's flights are displayed on the monitor.
今日班機的詳細資訊顯示在螢幕上。
The teacher selected Ben as class monitor.
老師選班為班長。
It is crucial that the doctor (should) perform an immediate operation on the badly injured man.
醫師立即為這名嚴重受傷的人動手術是很重要的。
Your dedication is very crucial to the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
Your dedication plays a crucial role in the success of our company.
你的奉獻對本公司的成功來說極為重要。
The restaurant is known for its juicy steaks and tempting desserts.
那家餐廳以其多汁的牛排和誘人的甜點聞名。
The driver's carelessness led to the accident.
駕駛員的粗心導致這起意外。
When you’re at home, it’s always a good idea to have a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.
你在家裡隨時都要準備好急救箱以備緊急之需,這種作法一向是個好點子。
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