雅思核心词汇讲解

A massive search and rescue operation is under way in south-western China after one of the most powerful earthquakes in decades.

雅思核心词汇解析

massive adj. happens on a very large scale and over a very wide area大规模的
e.g. The earthquake in China has become the subject of massive media coverage.
中国的地震已经成为了大量媒体报道的对象。

under way phr. if an activity or plan is under way, it has begun and is now taking place 正在进行中的 同义词：in progress
e.g. the reconstruction of the city is underway. 这个城市的重建正在进行中。