国中、黄砂が街を覆う季節
タイトル：Yellow sand blankets cities across Japan（3/26）
Japanese weather officials say airborne yellow sand from China's desert regions is being observed nationwide.
※yellow sand黄砂➾yellow dust
※blanket n:毛布／adj:全面的／V:～を覆う➾cover
※airborne(花粉等が)風、空気で運ばれる
※observe 観察する、観測する
かすむ東京の写真キャプション
Central Tokyo looks hazy as seasonal yellow dust is expected to arrive nationwide on March 25.
※hazy=①かすんだ、もやのかかった②意識等がもうろうとした
動詞：haze かすむ、かすませる
大陸の砂漠から偏西風に乗ってやってくる現象で、多くの人にとってつらい試練となります。
The phenomenon occurs when strong westerlies lift up large amounts of sand and dust from deserts and transport them to other regions in East Asia. It is a seasonal ordeal for many people.
※westerlies 偏西風(複数形で) westerly西への、西からの
※ordeal つらい体験、試練
目のかゆみ、鼻水といった症状が出ます。
If you have been suffering from itchy eyes, a runny nose, or a feeling a tingling sensation in your throat lately, and yet you’re not allergic to pollen, you may be experiencing another seasonal nuisance: yellow sand allergy.
※have itchy eyes 目がかゆい、ちくちくする、ムズムズする
※tingleヒリヒリする、キリキリ、ちくちくする、痛む、うずく
※allergic to pollen花粉アレルギーがある
※nuisanceやっかいもの ➾annoyance
洗濯物にくっつく花粉。花粉症や喘息の症状が悪化
Weather officials are warning that the sand could stick to laundry hanging outdoors and worsen symptoms for people with pollen allergies and asthma. Caution will be required when airing laundry outdoors.
※洗濯物を干す hungの他、乾かすdryやairと言った動詞も使える
※pollen allergy 花粉症 ➾pollinosis, hay fever
※asthma 喘息 ギリシャ語：to breathe hard
黄砂飛来情報：The seasonal yellow sand dispersion forecast 視界が悪くなると交通の妨げにもなると気象庁
※dispersion 四散、散乱、分散
According to the Meteorological Agency, visibility in Tokyo and Osaka fell below 10 km on Wednesday. It may drop below 5 km. In such cases, sand might be noticeable on the surfaces of clothes and cars, and potential traffic disruptions could occur.
※disruption混乱、中断、途絶え
