2021年CRI 正在融化的“第三极”

 

The melting 'Third Pole'

 

Thursday marks the 52nd Earth Day. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau¹, which is also called the world's "Third Pole," has been warming at a faster pace than the rest of the world. The warmer climate has made the large amount of ice and snow on the plateau melt. Experts warn that glacial runoff could bring long-term impacts² for water and land resources, since the "Third Pole" is near one of the most populated areas in the world. Experts say the change in its local climate could also influence the global climate on a wider scale.

1 plateau   

n.高原，平稳，稳定状态；vi.到达平稳阶段

参考例句：

• The ranch is in the middle of a large plateau.该牧场位于一个辽阔高原的中部。
• As the river drops from the plateau,it forms great waterfalls.河水从高原上下落时，形成了巨大的瀑布。

2 impacts   

影响，作用( impact的名词复数 )； 碰撞； 冲击； 撞击

参考例句：

• In particular, what alternatives and environmental impacts must be discussed? 特别是，必须讨论哪些替代方案以及哪些环境影响。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法
• The position of barycentre on plane directly impacts the stabilization and manipulation of plane. 飞机重心位置直接影响飞机的稳定和操纵特性。