VOA慢速英语:Urban Farms Across America

短语讲解：

1. The group has set up farms near automobile repair businesses and,fast food stores in urban neighborhoods.

set up 成立
例句：The students also set up debating teams.
学生们还成立了辩论队。

2. She says the the lack of fresh produce is a major health problem for children and their families who live in nearby Bladensburg, Maryland.

live in 住在（某地）；存在于…；为…而生存
例句：In what world do you live in?
你生活在一个什么样的世界？

3. He prepared Aloco, a popular food in Cameroon where he grew up.

grow up 向上生长；长大
例句：Kids grow up and become adults just like you.
孩子们长大了会成为象你们一样的成人。

4. Tameka Barbour-Gaskins lives in Autumn Woods. She says her whole family is eating healthier meals because of the local produce.

because of 因为
例句：I'm here because of you.
我来这儿是因为你们。

5. Not easy to just go from eating a certain way all your life to switching over to being healthier...

switch over （使）交换位置；（使）变换，转换
例句：Do you mind if I switch over?
我换个频道，你不介意吧？

6. She says this means not only farming food, but also making that food available to people who live in the community.

not only...but also 不但...而且....
例句：I can not only swim but also skate.
我不但会游泳，而且会滑冰。