VOA慢速英语:For Japan Farmers, Radiation Fears Mean Economic Pain

demand for对……的需求
例句：As populations increase, the demand for water grows accordingly.
随着人口的增长，用水量也相应增加。

2. But it also means that Japanese farmers and others who make and sell food have to worry about their future.

worry about担心...;焦虑...
例句：Don't worry about being late. It's fine.
别为迟到担心了，没有关系的。

3. The radiation is from the Fukushima nuclear power station that was damaged by the March eleventh earthquake and tsunami.

power station 发电站
例句：The power station gives light and power to the whole city.
这座电站供给全市照明和动力用电。

4. Then plant roots take up the material and the plants become contaminated.

take up 占去，吸收
例句：I don't want to take up much of your time, Colonel," Thomas said.
“我不愿意占您太多时间，上校，”托马斯说。

5. But it depends on the depth of the radioactive material. And for now, he says, it is too early to take any measures.

for now 目前，暂时
例句：Put it out of your head for now.
你要暂时放弃这个念头。

take measures 采取措施
例句：We should take measures adapted to local conditions so as to improve our work.
我们应当因地制宜地采取措施，以便改进工作。