VOA慢速英语:Will Eating Less Help You Live Longer?(翻译)

短语讲解：
1. He and other researchers studied two groups of mice. One group was able to eat as much as it wanted.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break
他们可以帮忙照料孩子，这样你就可以歇一歇了。

2. The researchers found that fewer calories slow down a natural mechanism in cells called ribosomes.

slow down （使） 慢下来; （使） 生产缓慢
例句：The car slowed down as they passed Customs
过海关的时候，车速慢了下来。

3. Price explains that ribosomes are responsible for making important proteins in the cells.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因
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。

4. But he adds that the main finding for people is the "the importance of taking care of our bodies.

take care of 照顾; 杀掉; 对付
例句：Don't worry yourself about me, I can take care of myself
你别担心我，我能照顾好自己。