和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Researchers Develop Better, Cheaper, Faster Zika Test

2016-05-24来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. But these antibodies are similar to other viruses such as Dengue.

be similar to 类; 与…相似; 类乎
例句:This behavior is similar to buckling of strut.
这种状态类似于压杆的屈曲。

2. In other words, they do not break down under normal conditions and can be stored almost anywhere.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句:In other words, the process of economic growth is under way.
换句话说,经济增长过程正在进行。
break down 失败; 划分(以便分析); 损坏
例句:The artificial distinctions of race also break down.
人为的种族差别也就会消除。

3. Test results from an infected person can then be compared to another card to identify which form of the Zika virus is present.

compare to 把…比作, 喻为; 与…相比
例句:Your necklace is surely not to be compare to hers in value .
论价值,你的项链当然比不上她的。

4. James Collins says that his team is currently looking for private and public money to make this test available to health workers around the world.

look for 寻找(某人或某物); <口>找(麻烦)
例句:Consumers look for the best values for that they spend.
消费者总是希望他们所花的钱能获得最大的价值。