VOA慢速英语:Millions Suffer from Epilepsy

短语讲解：

1. Medical experts are working to understand it and improve the lives of those who suffer from it.

suffer from 患（某种病），受（某种病痛）折磨
例句：He is not the only one to suffer from this.
他不是唯一的一个身受其害的作家。

2. Nerve cells use electrical particles to communicate with each other.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：They genuinely respect each other.
他们由衷的敬佩彼此。

3. However, a seizure is considered a medical emergency if it lasts more than five minutes.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：More than 1000 turned up.
最后共有1000多人出席。

4. For example, older adults may develop epilepsy because of an infection, stroke, or Alzheimer's disease.

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

5. Head injuries or a lack of oxygen at birth may damage the electrical system in the brain. 

a lack of 缺乏，缺少
例句：The second is a lack of political co-ordination.
第二方面是欧洲各国之间缺乏政治协作。

6. In such areas, people have a greater chance of experiencing a medical condition or disease that can lead to permanent brain damage.

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

7. Some people with epilepsy may be able to control their seizures by controlling what they eat.

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

8. The patient should obey the dietary restrictions for at least one month before experts know if the treatment is successful.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

9. It is different from traditional epileptic surgeries because it protects more areas of the brain.

be different from 与…不同; 不同于
例句：An ambition is a wish to be different from how we are now.
而抱负即我们所希望达到的与现状不同的状态。

10. The device is programmed to look for electrical activity in the brain that would interfere with normal operations.

look for 寻找（某人或某物）
例句：Look for honest, good-hearted people.
找那些诚实善良的员工。