record
the highest, lowest, best, or most extreme level officially measured or written down.
In article: “Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, according to provisional data from the Met Office.”
紀錄；正式測量或記載到的最高、最低、最佳或最極端程度。
Current Events · September 2, 2026
Summer 2026 Was UK's Hottest on Record, Met Office Says
Today’s Wednesday science and climate lesson uses a BBC Weather report on provisional Met Office data showing the UK’s hottest recorded summer and the role of human-induced climate change.
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Source article
Title: Summer 2026 was UK's hottest on record, Met Office says
Source: BBC Weather
Published: September 1, 2026
Original article: BBC article link
Article Summary
BBC Weather reports that provisional Met Office figures show summer 2026 was the UK’s hottest on record, with an average mean temperature of 16.5C across June, July and August. The season included repeated heatwaves, many days above 30C, drought declarations, wildfires, and regional temperature records.
The article explains that persistent high pressure, dry conditions, and winds from continental Europe helped temperatures rise repeatedly. It also cites a rapid attribution study saying the average temperature was made around 130 times more likely by human-induced climate change.
文章摘要
BBC Weather 報導，英國氣象局的臨時數據顯示，2026 年夏季成為英國有紀錄以來最熱的夏天；6 月、7 月與 8 月的平均氣溫為 16.5°C。這個夏季出現多次熱浪、許多超過 30°C 的日子、乾旱宣布、野火，以及多地區氣溫紀錄被打破。
文章指出，持續的高氣壓、乾燥天氣，以及來自歐洲大陸的風，使氣溫一再上升。報導也引用快速歸因研究，表示人為氣候變遷使今年夏季平均高溫發生的可能性提高約 130 倍。
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persistent
continuing for a long time, especially longer than usual or expected.
In article: “It follows a spring and summer of persistent heat with five widespread heatwaves and 40 days of temperatures above 30C (86F), smashing the previous record of 34 days.”
持續的；延續很長一段時間，特別是比平常或預期更久。
dominated
controlled or strongly influenced a situation, place, or period of time.
In article: “For much of the summer, areas of high pressure have dominated the UK weather, with dry conditions and winds from continental Europe allowing temperatures to rise repeatedly.”
主導、支配；控制或強烈影響某個情況、地區或時段。
meteorological
related to weather conditions and the scientific study of the atmosphere.
In article: “Maximum temperatures have been above average for almost all of the meteorological summer, with a succession of heatwaves.”
氣象的；與天氣狀況或大氣科學研究有關的。
attribution
the act or scientific process of identifying the cause of something, especially a change or event.
In article: “In a rapid attribution study - which looks at how much of a role climate change plays - the Met Office say the average temperature was made around 130 times more likely due to human-induced climate change.”
歸因；判定某件事、變化或事件原因的行為或科學分析過程。