VOA慢速英语:Medical Experts Debate Value of Alcohol Use

1. Some medical experts say light drinking may be good for your health, especially for the heart.

be good for 有利于
例句：Water may also be good for the heart.
水对于心魄也是有帮助益的。

2. But they say these health benefits should be compared to the many health risks linked to alcohol use.

link to 联系，连接
例句：They never or very rarely link to us.
他们从来没有或很少联系我们。

3. And we tell about findings that may help people who have grown dependent on alcohol.

tell about 讲述
例句：This store tell about confidence.
这个故事讲述的是关于信任的问题。

4. Alcohol has been called both a tonic and a poison. And medical experts continue to debate its value.

continue to 继续
例句：And we will continue to do so.
我们会做下去。

5. For example, the sugar from grapes is used to make wine.

for example 比如
例句：For example, winter wear sweaters or cotton-wadded trousers.
比如冬天要穿毛衣或棉裤。

6. When we talk about an alcoholic beverage, we need to be very clear about what we’re talking about because many of my patients at Timberline Knolls would consider a thirty-two ounce glass of beer one alcoholic beverage.

clear about 明白
例句：Now I'm clear about it after your explanation.
你这么说我就明白了。