VOA慢速英语:Quinoa: a grain whose time has come

短语讲解：

1. In fact, the United Nations General Assembly approved a declaration making 2013 the International Year of the Quinoa.

in fact 实际上，其实
例句：In fact quite the opposite.
事实上，情况恰好相反。

2. The plant can be grown in different climates and it does not require a lot of water.

a lot of 许多的; 诸多
例句：Bangladesh has a lot of rural poverty.
孟加拉有许多贫困的农村地区。

3. It can also be mix with vegetables or beans for a full meal. 
 
mix with （使）与…混[结]合
例句： In my job, I mix with all sorts of people. 
我在工作中常和各种人打交道.  
 
4. The body needs them to help break down food, and to grow, and repair tissue.

break down 失败; 划分（以便分析）; 损坏
例句：Never use hydrogen peroxide because it can break down newly formed tissue.
千万不要使用双氧水清洗，因为它会损坏新生成的组织。

5. Quinoa is currently grown in more than 70 countries.

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。

6. They have been able to buy vehicles and other goods with the increased profits.

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。

7. However, other Bolivians have had to give up their main food because it costs to much.

give up 放弃; 投降
例句：Others give up after an injury.
其他人在受伤后放弃了。