VOA慢速英语:Brain Remembers Language Better If You Sing It

短语讲解：

1. I had not heard this song in years. But when a deejay played it recently at a children’s birthday party, I sang it word for word.

word for word 一字一字地， 逐字地; 一字不爽
例句：Repeat what I say word for word.
重复我所说的每一个单词.

2. Then they took part in a series of language tests to see what they remembered.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：Anyone can take part in the competition.
任何人都能参加这一比赛。

3. She says singing could lead to new ways to learning a foreign language.

lead to 把…带到; 领到; （道路）通向; 导致
例句：All these lead to stress.
这些都会产生压力。

4. They just need to translate into Chinese words.

translate into （把…）翻译成…; 把…转化成
例句：That boon from china trade could translate into an india boom.
中国对印度的大量出口可以转化为印度的繁荣。

5. She adds that not only does it work, but it is fun for the kids.
 

not only ... but(also) 不但...而且
例句：The room is not only large but also beautiful.
这房间不但大而且漂亮。