和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Everglades is a Wild World Unlike Any Other

2013-11-05来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Each year, more than one million people visit the Everglades.

more than 不只是
例句:More than 100 people were wounded.
爆炸还造成100多人受伤。

2. In addition, more than 350 bird species and 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish live within the park.

in addition 另外;除此之外
例句:In addition the holiday traditions were also diverse.
另外,节日的传统也有区别。

3. Be careful – sawgrass is very sharp, with teeth just like a saw.

be careful 注意;当心,小心
例句:Could you please be careful?
你能小心点吗?

4. It can grow up to four meters tall.

grow up 向上生长;长大
例句:Will she never grow up?
她就长不大吗?

5. As a result, they were not prepared for all the work and caused environmental problems.

prepare for (使)为…作准备;(使)对…有思想准备
例句:Now is the time to prepare for the worst.
现在就应该为最坏的状况做准备。

6. Wildlife experts are working to increase the number of panthers and other animals at risk.

at risk 处于危险
例句:Your health might be at risk.
你的健康可能受到威胁。