和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Child Hunger Costs Ethiopian Economy Billions Of Dollars

2013-07-18来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. The research shows that malnutrition causes more than 20 percent of child deaths in Ethiopia.

more than 不只是
例句:Running releases more than just sweat.
跑步释放的不止是汗水。

2. In addition, stunted children in Ethiopia are more likely to drop out of school, meaning they will end their education before it is completed.

in addition 另外;除此之外
例句:In addition there are obvious environmental concerns.
此外,在环境方面也明显令人担忧。

3. She said it affects both those who suffer from it, and the larger society.

suffer from 遭受
例句:Sometimes I suffer from toothaches.
有时我遭受牙疼之苦。

4. It says this means more than 26 million people of working age have not been able to reach their potential.

be able to 能够
例句:You should be able to converse comfortably.
你应该能够舒服地进行谈话。