VOA慢速英语:Coffee May Help You Live Longer

短语讲解：

1. They also looked at what kinds of food the subjects ate, as well as how much alcohol -- and what type of alcohol -- they drank.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys.
让我们同甘共苦吧。

2. This is according to one of the researchers involved in the study.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。

3. Even those involved in the research still have questions.

involve in 使参与[陷入，牵扯到]
例句：They expostulate with him about the risk involve in his plan.
他们指出他的计划有风险，劝他放弃。

4. Willett says the take-home message – in other words, the important thing to learn – is that if you like coffee, do not feel guilty about drinking it in moderation.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：Joe doesn' t like work -- in other words, he' s lazy !
乔不爱劳动──换句话说，他懒惰！