VOA慢速英语:A Child’s Growing Brain Needs Love as Much as Food(翻译)

circuitry – n. the system of interconnected neurons in the nervous system and especially the brain;

stunt – v. to restrict the normal growth, development, or progress

vital – adj. needed by your body in order to keep living

episodic ­– adj. appearing, or changing at usually irregular periods

brain architecture – n. the basic structural form of the brain

micronutrient – n. an organic chemical compound (as a vitamin) that is important in small amounts to an organism's growth and health

counter – v. going in a different or opposite direction

caress – v. to touch in a gentle way

sanitation – n. the process of keeping places free from dirt, infection or disease by removing waste

neurobiology – n. a area of study that deals with the nervous system