VOA慢速英语:Garlic: The Key to a Long Life?(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. Garlic is similar to other bulb-shaped plants, including onions, chives, leeks and scallions.

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 fact, it is toxic and flammable.

in fact 事实上; 实际上，其实
例句：You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。

3. In 2013, scientists were finally able to see this process happen.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：I admire the way she is able to shrug off unfair criticism.
我很佩服她能对错误的批评意见不予理会。

4. In a Science Daily news release, Lippert explains that they “made a chemical probe that reacts and lights up when live human cells generate hydrogen sulfide.”

light up 照亮; 点烟; 开街灯或车灯
例句：It' s time to light up.
该点灯了。

5. Scientists have reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that this older garlic has even more properties that are good for our bodies than fresh garlic.

be good for 值得，有效; 利于
例句：Do it up. It'll be good for you.
把它喝完，它对你有益。