VOA慢速英语:Urgent Call to Stop the Spread of Zika Virus

短语讲解：

1. In Puerto Rico, health officials are reporting 18 cases of the virus, according to Reuters.

according to 根据，按照
例句：But simple I according to my skill.
很简单，我将按我的技能行事。

2. After the outbreak, Brazilian officials sent 200,000 troops to homes to deliver information on how to get rid of mosquitos.

get rid of 除掉，去掉; 涤荡
例句：I have rather a bad cough that I can't get rid of.
我咳嗽得相当厉害，老也不好。

3. In areas that will be used for upcoming carnival celebrations and this year's Olympics, city workers sprayed chemicals to kill mosquitoes and their eggs.

be used for 用来做…
例句：A number of techniques may be used for this purpose.
可以采用许多技术来达到这个目的。

4. The World Health Organization said there are two effective ways to stop the virus from spreading:reduce the areas where mosquitos breedand protect people from getting bit by mosquitoes by using insect repellants, nets, screens and clothing that covers as much of the body as possible.

protect from 保护， 保卫
例句：It is your duty to protect them from harm.
保护他们不受伤害是你的责任。