VOA慢速英语:Ebola: Staying Safe Against a Killer Disease

短语讲解：

1. At the time of this report, the W.H.O. says that in West Africa the disease has infected nearly 1,000 people and has killed more than 600.

more than 多于
例句：Rob likes apples more than bananas. 
罗勃对苹果比对香蕉还喜欢。 

2. The disease strikes its victims through direct contact with the blood or other fluids from the body of an infected person.

contact with 与…有交往
例句：He tried in vain to get into contact with the local branch.  
他试图与当地分部取得联络,但没有成功。 

3. For that reason Ebola patients must be kept away from other people.

keep away from （使）不接近; 避开
例句：So you keep away from her.
所以你离她远点。

4. Doctors say it is important to identify an Ebola case early to prevent others from becoming infected.

prevent from 阻止， 防止
例句：Ways must be found to prevent the poisonous gases from polluting the air. 
一定要找到办法防止有毒气体污染空气。 

5. Patients suffer from high body temperature, bleeding and diarrhea.

suffer from 患（某种病），受（某种病痛）折磨
例句：I often suffer from unaccountable headaches. 
我常莫名其妙地头疼。 

6. Ghanaian observers say the man has since died from unknown causes.

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？

7. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer – or cleaner-- containing at least 60 percent alcohol.

at least 至少
例句：At least, I sincerely hope so. 
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。