VOA慢速英语:When Collecting Things Becomes a Problem

1. Many people in the United States are looking forward to the return of spring.

look forward to 期望，盼望
例句：We look forward to hearing from you.
我们期盼你的回音。

2. Many Americans have a strong desire to clean up their homes.

clean up 打扫
例句：I told your mother to clean up.
我叫你妈打扫干净。

3. Clutter can be described as a disorganized collection of things.

described as 说成是
例句：He is described as a good pianist.
他被形容为优秀的钢琴家。

4. The disorder can make life difficult for those who suffer from it.

suffer from 受（某种病痛）折磨；因…而受罚
例句：Do you suffer from the strain of modern life?
你苦于现代生活的紧张吗？

5. They may inspect things repeatedly, like making sure all electrical devices are turned off.

turn off （把…）关掉
例句：You should turn off the radio.
你应该关上收音机。

6. People with untreated OCD may not be able to control the urge to repeat senseless activities.

be able to 能，会；能够；克
例句：We'll be able to smooth away these difficulties.
我们能够克服这些困难。

7. At the same time, they continue to bring more and more things into their homes.

more and more 越来越
例句：The water seems colder, more and more bitter.
水好像更冷了,越来越痛苦.

8. A room filled with newspapers, for example, can cause floor supports to break down.

fill with 使)充[挤]满；使满怀(某种情感等)
例句：My eyes fill with tears so that the sad tears flow.
我的眼睛充满了泪水而泪水伤心地流下。
break down 损坏；衰弱下来
例句：The elevators in this building always break down.
这幢大楼的电梯老是出毛病。

9. Some cities have formed groups to deal with the problems caused by hoarding.

deal with 应付； 对待
例句：Can you deal with the money part?
你能处理钱的部分吗？

10. Those people no longer want to see broken household objects or old clothing lying on property near their homes.

no longer 不再
例句：She is no longer a child.
她不再是小孩子了。