VOA慢速英语:Mass Vaccination of Dogs Can Eliminate Rabies

短语讲解：

1. While it is true that dogs are popular pets, it is also true that in some parts of the world, a dog bite can lead to a painful death.

lead to 把…带到; 领到; （道路）通向; 导致
例句：He speculated that this might lead to a success. 
他推测这可能会导致成功。 

2. In fact, about 70,000 people worldwide die every year of rabies.

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

3. It is usually inactive for at least 10 days after a bite.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

4. Scientists say vaccinating dogs can effectively get rid of rabies outbreaks in dog populations.

get rid of 除掉，去掉
例句：How to get rid of the difficulties is still a great problem. 
怎样才能摆脱困境仍是个大问题。 

5. Public health officials there set up dog vaccination centers in 180 villages.

set up 建立
例句：They set up many branches throughout the country. 
他们在全国建立好多分公司。 

6. Before the vaccination centers were set up, there were, on average, 50 rabies deaths every year in Tanzania.

on average 平均起来
例句：Our reps make on average six calls a day . 
我们的销售代表平均每天打六次电话。