VOA慢速英语:Deadly Maize Disease Threatens Food Supplies in Kenya

1. Officials in Kenya are attempting to deal with a deadly disease attacking maize crops.

deal with 与...交涉,交易;应付;处理
例句：He has learnt to deal properly with all kinds of complicated situations.
他已学会恰当地应付各种复杂局面。

2. It makes the plant turn yellow and dry up.

dry up 干涸
例句：The sun will soon dry up the roads. 
太阳很快就会把道路晒干的。 

3. The FAO official warned that if the disease is not controlled, it would have a major effect on maize production in Kenya.

effect on 对……的作用
例句： It had corrective effect on my vanity. 
它对我的虚荣心起了缓解效果。 

4. KASINA: “The problem is we do not have the experience at all with this disease in Kenya. So for me, I really have no idea at all what I expect to see in the future.”

in the future 将来
例句：Can you foresee what will happen in the future?
你能预见将来会发生什么吗?

5. Researchers are investigating whether maize lethal necrosis is spread by insects or in seeds. When they know that, they may be better able to fight it.

be able to 能够
例句：He is able to free Jim from the immediate evil of slavery.
他能够把吉姆从奴隶制度的直接祸害中拯救出来。

6. Paul Omanga says he is concerned about Kenya’s food stability.

concern about 关心；担心
例句：She showed great concern about you. 
她很为你担心。