和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Spacecraft Moving in for Jupiter Close-up(翻译)

2016-07-02来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. It will be the first time scientists will be able to see what lies under the planet’s thick atmosphere and clouds.

be able to 能够; 能
例句:He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。

2. It contains more than two times the amount of material of all the other bodies orbiting our sun combined, according to NASA.

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. NASA says the speed creates jet streams that turn the clouds into bands. Because there is no solid surface to slow them down, Jupiter’s spots and clouds can last a very long time.

slow down (使) 慢下来; (使) 生产缓慢
例句:Slow down a bit and let me come up with you.
跑慢一点让我赶上吧。

4. In addition, NASA says Jupiter has at least 62 moons.

at least 至少
例句:In fact it requires at least n generators.
事实上,它至少要有n个元素。