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VOA慢速英语:Study: Plants May Help Women Live Longer

2016-05-09来源:VOA

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词汇讲解：

1. investigation n.侦查; （正式的）调查，研究
例句：The investigation revealed no impropriety.
调查表明没有不正当的做法。

2. expand vt.扩张; 使…变大
例句：I want to expand the medical program and the recreation program.
我要扩充医药工作和康乐活动。

3. determine vt.（使）下决心，（使）做出决定
例句：This examination will determine your final grade. Don't blow it.
考试决定你最后的成绩,不要搞砸了。

4. consider vt. 考虑; 认为; 以为
例句：There are two components to consider.
有两个组成部分需要考虑。

5. affect vt.影响; 假装; 感动
例句：Antenatal complications can affect a baby's health.
胎儿期并发症能影响婴儿的健康。

6. expose vt.揭露，揭发; 使暴露
例句：The ancient Spartans used to expose babies that they did not want.
古斯巴达人常遗弃他们不要的婴儿。