VOA慢速英语:Are We Really Just Monkeys?

短语讲解：

1. Monkeys are very similar to us in many ways.

be similar to 与…相似; 类乎
例句：This condition could be similar to human depression.
这一状况类似于人类的低落情绪。

2. In fact, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution says that monkeys and humans share a common ancestor.

in fact 实际上，其实
例句：In fact, it could help.
事实上，这可能有利无害。

3. Stop those monkeyshines right now!" you know that the boys and girls are playing, instead of studying.

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

4. For example, you tell your friend you are going to spend the day monkeying around with your car.

for example 例如
例句：For example, it can easily remember such things as: 
例如，它可以轻易地记住下面这些信息。