VOA慢速英语:Exploring the Mysteries of Epilepsy

suffer from因(疾病)而痛或不舒服;因...而更糟;受...之苦
例句：She often suffers from headaches.
她常常头痛。

2. A seizure happens when a sudden increase of electrical activity interferes with normal operations in the brain.

interfere with干预, 阻挠, 妨碍, 阻止
例句：The noise interferes with my work.
这噪音妨碍我的工作。

3. In developing countries, people have a greater chance of experiencing a medical condition or disease that can lead to permanent brain damage.

lead to导致
例句：Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。

4. The WHO says misunderstandings about epilepsy have resulted in laws against people with the disorder.

result in导致,结果是
例句：The game resulted in another victory for our team.
比赛结果, 我们队又获胜了。

5. For years, it was not illegal for American businesses to discriminate against individuals who suffered seizures.

discriminate against歧视
例句：It is unjust and unlawful to discriminate against people of other races.
歧视外族人是不公正的, 也是违法的。

6. The electricity comes from a small power supply placed under the skin in the chest.

come from由…造成, 源自
例句：Knowledge comes from practice.
知识来自于实践。

7. Another treatment is an operation to remove the part of the brain suspected of causing epileptic seizures.

suspect of怀疑
例句：The police suspect him of having taken the money.
警察怀疑钱是他偷的。

8. It makes the body burn fat for energy instead of sugar.

instead of (用…)代替…, (是…)而不是…, (用…)而不用…
例句：He has been playing all afternoon instead of getting on with his work.
他整个下午一直在玩, 没有继续工作。

9. The others cannot continue with the diet or it has no effect on their seizures.

have effect on对…有影响
例句：Alcoholic drink can have a bad effect on your body.
含酒精的饮料会对你身体有很坏的影响。

10. Do not force the mouth open or hold the person down.

hold down限制, 控制; 压住, 使固定; 镇压, 压制, 使屈服
例句：They tried every means to hold down the workers on strike.
他们采取一切手段镇压罢工工人。