和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:FDA Moves to End The Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils

2013-12-11来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Health officials say the use of trans fats in food products is possibly harmful and can lead to deadly health conditions.

lead to 把…带到; 领到
例句:That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

2. It is an example of what tastes good may not be good for you.

be good for 值得,有效; 利于
例句:Mild depression may be good for work.
轻微的沮丧可能对工作有好处。

3. Many of the foods that can contain trans fats are American favorites, they are thought of as comfort food, a lot of people eat a great deal of these foods.

a lot of 许多的; 诸多
例句:He knew a lot of facts!
他知道了许多真实的事!

4. But Mr. Keefe says a growing number of food producers are finding other substances to use instead of trans fats.

instead of (用…)代替…, (是…)而不是…, (用…)而不用…;
例句:Why do that instead of judging?
为什么不那样代替判断呢?