VOA慢速英语:Cigarettes Cause More Health Problems

1. If we're going to work together to achieve a society free of tobacco-related disease, this must be understood," said Lushniak.

work together 同…在同一处工作; 同事; 搭档
例句：This meant departments had to work together.
这样就意味着各个部门协调合作。

2. The 2014 report calls for research on whether lowing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes could help people stop smoking.

call for 需要; 要求
例句：Chinese companies call for fairer treatment from foreigners.
中国公司要求更公平的对待外国人。

3. Women are now as likely to die from smoking as men, women smokers' risk of lung cancer is now the same as men, and more women die from chronic lung disease than men,

die from 死于（某种原因，不包括疾病、过度悲伤等）
例句：Why do people still die from cancer?
人类为什还会死于癌症呢？

4. Babies are more likely to be born with cleft palate if the mother smokes.

be likely to 可能
例句：Remain at a price or be likely to rise.
停在一个价位上或有可能上升。