VOA慢速英语:Was Jesus Married?

1. Today, we tell about a debate over words written on an ancient piece of papyrus.

tell about 评论
例句：He had learned how to tell about them. 
他早已学会了如何评论她们。 

2. Scientists now say the statue was made from a rock that may have come from outer space.

come from 来自
例句：Ambient noise may come from any direction. 
外界噪声可以来自任意方向。 

3. And, he says, even if it is proven real, it is not very important.

even if 即使
例句：This is true even if the problem has gone away by itself. 
即使问题已经自行解决了，也真的会出现这些顾虑。 

4. Professor Bock expresses other concerns about the papyrus.

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

5. For example, he says, there is not enough writing on it to establish the real meaning of the words.

for example 例如
例句：For example, it can easily remember such things as: 
例如，它可以轻易地记住下面这些信息。

6. Instead, he says, it would have shown that Jesus took part in human traditions, just as he was actively involved in human life in other ways.

take part in 参加
例句：Take part in the physical exercises and build up your strength. 
参加体育活动增强体力。 

7. But some estimates say the rock-like material fell from the sky at least ten thousand years ago.

at least 至少
例句：At least, I sincerely hope so. 
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。 

8. But as time passed, they were able to take samples from the inside.

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。