▍原文
Red "extreme" heat warnings have been hoisted in parts of Britain for the first time on record where temperatures of 40°C have been forecast.
Britain's Met Office is describing the situation as a "national emergency," warning that the heat will have "widespread impacts on people and infrastructure."
▍语言点
1. hoist a warning 发布预警，拉警报
近义表达：issue a warning, put out a warning
hoist /hɔɪst/ v. 升起，提起
hoist the national flag 升国旗
2. for the first time on record 有记录以来的头一回
3. forecast /ˈfɔːrkæst/ v./n. 预测，预报(predict)
weather forecast 天气预报
Experts are forecasting a recovery in the economy.
专家预测经济将要复苏。
4. meteorological /ˌmiːtiɚəˈlɑːdʒɪk(ə)l/ adj. 气象的(缩写Met)
the Met Office 气象局
Britain's Met Office 英国气象局
5. describe sb./sth. as sth. 将……描述为……
His teammates described him as "the best player on the pitch".
他的队友称他为“场上最佳球员”。
6. widespread /ˌwaɪdˈspred/ adj. 广泛的，普遍的
widespread support 广泛的支持
widespread damage 大面积的损坏
widespread impacts on sth. 对……产生广泛的影响
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