For some, it may seem silly, a storm in a teacup.

对有些人来说，这似乎很荒唐，是小题大做。

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Governments around the world are trying to work together before the next storm, although they are not sure when that may happen.

世界各国政府正试图在下一次风暴来临前通力合作，尽管他们不确定风暴何时会发生。

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The simulations study how climate change might affect the frequency and intensity of 'cyclonic disturbances', which range from severe storms and gales to low-pressure areas that may not form a storm.

这一模型用于研究气候改变是怎样影响飓风骚扰的频度和强度的，研究范围包括严重的风暴和大风到不太会产生风暴的低气压地区。

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A winter storm that slammed the northeast of the United States the Saturday before Christmas may have delayed some shoppers.

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"The May 2010 storm event should have been an endurable, natural event at or below the 100-year flood plain, " the lawsuit said.

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Although the European storm may spark debate among American consumers, most American farmers are likely to stay well earthed.

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President Barack Obama has cancelled some campaigning, to be in the White House on Monday night, when the storm may hit the East Coast.

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