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VOA慢速英语:US, UN Join the Fight Against Ebola

2014-09-17来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. That represents half of the more than 5,000 people infected with the disease.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。

2. That no longer seemed a lot, he added.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：He could no longer hold back his tears.
他再也忍不住自己的眼泪.

3. For example, malaria, tuberculosis or in childbirth or from chronic illnesses than have died from Ebola.

die from 死于（某种原因，不包括疾病、过度悲伤等）
例句：So what did he die from?
那他是怎么死的？

4. The centers will be used to identify and treat more Ebola victims.

be used to 习惯于，适用于
例句：Thermostats can be used to regulate the temperature of a room.
恒温器可用来调节室内温度。