夏说英语新闻晨读 第166期:气候变暖怎么办

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Leaders from nearly 200 nations signed an agreement to phase out hydro fluorocarbons, chemicals used in refrigeration and air conditioning. In the 1980s the Montreal Protocol¹ replaced chlorofluorocarbons, which were known to harm the ozone² layer, with HFCs—but they have since emerged as a contributor to climate change. Experts estimate the amendment³ to the protocol will avoid a half-degree rise in global temperatures.

Phase out：逐步废除
Hydro fluorocarbon：氢氟烃
Protocol：协定
Chlorofluorocarbon:含氯氟烃
Ozone layer：臭氧层
HFC：氟利昂
Amendment：修正案

1 protocol   

n.议定书，草约，会谈记录，外交礼节

参考例句：

• We must observe the correct protocol.我们必须遵守应有的礼仪。
• The statesmen signed a protocol.那些政治家签了议定书。

2 ozone   

n.臭氧，新鲜空气

参考例句：

• The ozone layer is a protective layer around the planet Earth.臭氧层是地球的保护层。
• The capacity of ozone can adjust according of requirement.臭氧的产量可根据需要或调节。

3 amendment   

n.改正，修正，改善，修正案

参考例句：

• The amendment was rejected by 207 voters to 143.这项修正案以207票对143票被否决。
• The Opposition has tabled an amendment to the bill.反对党已经就该议案提交了一项修正条款。