VOA慢速英语:Solid State Drive Gives New Life to Old Computer

短语讲解：

1. If your computer is more than a few years old, the new updates might make your computer sluggish.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很; 在…次以上
例句：There is more than a whiff of propaganda.
所含之宣传实在不止一点点。

2. Hard drives have spinning discs that slow down or wear out.

slow down （使） 慢下来; （使） 生产缓慢
例句：Slow down a bit and let me come up with you.
跑慢一点让我赶上吧。
wear out 穿破; 用坏
例句：It's better to wear out than to rust out.
用坏总比不用而放着生锈好。

3. When your computer uses an SSD it will start, open programs and turn off faster than with a standard hard drive.

turn off （把…） 关掉; 完成; 解雇
例句：He puts out his hand to turn off the light.
他伸手去关灯。

4. YouTube is filled with videos, many by helpful computer experts who will walk you through the process of upgrading.

fill with （使） 充[挤]满; （某种情感等） 使满怀
例句：His mind began to fill with dreadful thoughts,
他心里逐渐充满种种可怕的念头。

5. Make sure you find a video of your model computer or one very close to yours

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：Please make sure that the door is locked.
请弄准门确实是锁好了。

6. Your steps may be different, depending on the computer you have.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句：You may depend on me to help you.
你放心，我会帮助你的。

7. You can turn it into an external hard drive or destroy it.

turn into 成为; （使） 变成; 译成
例句：The war might turn into a miniature Stalingrad.
这场战争也许会变成小规模的斯大林格勒战役。

8. Would you be willing to try this yourself?

be willing to 乐于; 肯; 甘于
例句：That man will be willing to talk to you.
那人乐意跟你聊聊。