澳洲新闻 (ABC新闻快递) 2010-08-22

Cloud is driving across Tasmania and southern Victoria, generating rain and snow to 1200 metres. High cloud from central WA, in jetstream winds, is causing scattered¹ showers.

A close look at the states. Fine over most of Queensland. But there is a chance of possible isolated² storms over the northeast. Patchy cloud over southern and inland New South Wales might cause light showers. Skies are mostly clear in the north under a high.

Widespread cloud is bringing isolated showers across most of Victoria. Rain is falling and snow on the Alps. Tasmania can expect strong winds in the southeast and patchy showers across the state especially over the south and west ranges. Skies are mostly clear in South Australia but scattered cloud over the southeast in cold westerly winds is causing the odd shower.

Looking at the west. Cloud bands along the southwest border will bring in coastal³ showers. Fine elsewhere. And there will be light rain across the Top End with gusty⁴ winds across the south. Mostly sunny elsewhere especially in Darwin.

Taking a look at Tomorrow's forecast. It will be wet across most of the east coast. Showers are also expected in Adelaide and Perth. And cloudy but hot in Darwin with a top of 33 degrees.

1 scattered   

adj.分散的，稀疏的；散步的；疏疏落落的

参考例句：

• Gathering up his scattered papers,he pushed them into his case.他把散乱的文件收拾起来，塞进文件夹里。

2 isolated   

adj.与世隔绝的

参考例句：

• His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
• Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。

3 coastal   

adj.海岸的，沿海的，沿岸的

参考例句：

• The ocean waves are slowly eating away the coastal rocks.大海的波浪慢慢地侵蚀着岸边的岩石。
• This country will fortify the coastal areas.该国将加强沿海地区的防御。

4 gusty   

adj.起大风的

参考例句：

• Weather forecasts predict more hot weather,gusty winds and lightning strikes.天气预报预测高温、大风和雷电天气将继续。
• Why was Candlestick Park so windy and gusty? 埃德尔斯蒂克公园里为什么会有那么多的强劲阵风？