VOA慢速英语:Israel Builds World's Largest Solar Tower

短语讲解：

1. This information comes from Eran Gartner, the CEO of Megalim Power Limited, which is responsible for part of the solar project.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因; 主管
例句：I sometimes find it a strain to be responsible for the mortgage.
我有时觉得背负这笔抵押贷款很有压力。

2. Here is how it works: Gartner explains that a boiler is at the top of the tower.

at the top of 在…顶上
例句：The birds chirp merrily at the top of tree.
鸟儿在枝头欢快地啾啾鸣唱。

3. He says that even though Israel is making progress, it is still behind in taking advantage of its renewable energy.

take advantage of 利用
例句：I should like to take advantage of this opportunity to express my thanks for your help.
我想借这个机会，对你们的帮助表示感谢。

4. In addition to its solar potential, Israel has major natural gas deposits offshore.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。