龙年婴儿潮 加重城市资源负担

短语讲解：

1. According to the Institute of Population at Renmin University, some 20 million babies are likely to be delivered this year.

be likely to可能; 倾向于; 很可能
例句：John is likely to be in London this autumn.
今年秋天约翰可能在伦敦。

2. This has already put a strain on obstetrics hospitals across the country, especially in big cities.

put on强使承担
例句：Why are you trying to put the blame on me?
你为什么总想把责任推到我身上呢?

3. By the end of last year, the number of mothers-to-be had exceeded capacity by nearly 50 percent at the Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.

by the end of到…为止
例句：He had finished his great works by the end of 1980.
到1980年底, 他已完成了他的巨著。

4. It is expected to continue soaring this year.

be expected to预计
例句：The death toll is expected to rise.
预计死亡人数还会增加。

5. It's predicted that the number of newborns in our hospital will increase by 25 percent compared to last year.

compare to与…相比
例句：The writer was compared to Shakespeare.
把这个作家与莎士比亚进行了比较。

6. We are planning to add 25 percent more delivery rooms and clinical wards to meet the demand.

meet the demand满足需要;符合要求
例句：The supply is inadequate to meet the demand.
供不应求。

7. Population experts call on local governments across the country to think about farsighted measures such as bracing primary schools for the future effects of the current baby boom.

call on要求, 请求
例句：He called on his friends to help him.
他向朋友求助。
think about考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：Elinor is thinking about emigrating to the United States.
埃莉诺正在考虑移居美国。