和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Indoor Farming Industry Is Growing Fast

2016-06-14来源:VOA


词汇讲解:
 
1. require vt.需要; 要求; 想要
例句:Certain failures will require immediate attention.
有些故障需要立即引起注意。

2. quadruple vt.使乘四或被四乘
例句:The power utilities will need to quadruple their capacity.
电力事业必须使它们的能力增加三倍。

3. encourage vt.促进; 支持; 鼓励
例句:He aims to encourage mutual understanding.
他的目的在于增进相互了解。

4. shortage n.缺少; 不足,缺点
例句:A rumor of a shortage stampeded people into laying in supplies.
缺货的谣言驱使人们囤积生活用品。

5. nutrition n.营养学; 营养品
例句:He was widely regarded as a leading authority on nutrition.
人们普遍认为他是营养学方面的著名权威。