Meantime Hurricane John is strengthened into a dangerous Category 4 storm.

与此同时，约翰飓风加强到危险的4级暴风。

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Meantime, hurricane John is gaining strength as it threatens tourist resorts along Mexico's Pacific coast.

同时，飓风增强力量威胁太平洋沿岸墨西哥旅游胜地。

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