VOA慢速英语:Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Help Fight Depression(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. Researchers say a number of drugs currently used to treat autoimmune diseases also appear to treat signs of depression.

a number of 一些; 许多的
例句：Difficulties arise in a number of ways.
难度表现在许多方面。

2. Instead of simply attacking bacteria and viruses, the body’s natural defense system also attacks healthy tissue.

instead of （用…） 代替…， （是…）而不是…
例句：A spirit lamp burns spirits instead of oil.
酒精灯里点的不是油而是酒精。

3. For example, in the brain, it could lead to increased risks of depression.

lead to 导致; 把…带到
例句：Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。

4. People with autoimmune diseases often suffer from depression.

suffer from 患（某种病），受（某种病痛）折磨
例句：I often suffer from unaccountable headaches.
我常莫名其妙地头疼。