VOA慢速英语:Experts Want Agriculture at Center of Climate Deal

短语讲解：

1. But many small family farmers in developing countries suffer because of the changing conditions.

because of 因为，由于
例句：He is feeling wretched today because of the rain. 
因为下雨，他今天情绪很不好。 

2. He says that to deal with climate change, agriculture must become more sustainable, more resilient and more widely available.

deal with 与…交易; 应付;  对待
例句：He had no capability to deal with the matter. 
他没有能力处理那件事。 

3. But he said it must at least give the world a reason for hope.

at least 至少
例句：Preparations would occupy at least an hour. 
准备工作至少需要一个小时。 

4. She told VOA that farmers are looking for real solutions.

look for 寻找
例句：You came just at the right moment. I was just going to look for you. 
你来得正巧, 我正想去找你。 

5. Because it is one thing just to send out an alarm that there is going to be weather pattern changes.

send out 发送;  发出
例句：The computer is even able to send out overdue notices. 
计算机甚至还能发出图书逾期通知单。

6. But what is important for the farmer is how is a farmer going to be able to survive?

be able to 能，会; 能够
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly. 
他不久就能处理日常事务。