VOA慢速英语:New Paint Resists Oil and Water

短语讲解：

1. In addition to paying for fuel, the owner of a car should set aside money for an insurance policy to guard against possible damage or loss.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to French, he has to study Japanese.
除了法语外,他还得学日语。
pay for 赔偿;为…付钱;因…受罚
例句：I' ll give you double pay for working overtime.
你加班我付你双倍工钱。

2. Researchers are able to do this because of developments in nanophysics: the studies of very small particles.

be able to 能够
例句：Mould you be able to describe a typical day on the job?
您能描述一下这个职位的日常工作内容吗？

3. It actually forms near spherical-shaped balls which, as they roll across the surface, act like miniature vacuum cleaners, picking up dirt and bacteria.

pick up 捡起
例句：She stooped to pick up her bag from the ground.
她弯下腰把包从地上拣起来。

4. This was solved with a special adhesive or glue that sticks to the titanium dioxide nanoparticles.

stick to 遵守;保留;紧跟;忠于
例句：We must stick to the principle.
我们必须坚持原则。

5. They predict this product could be used in a number of areas, including auto manufacturing and even hospitals.

a number of 许多的;一些
例句：A number of local personalities were present at the meeting.
一些当地名人出席了会议。