VOA慢速英语:Overfishing Risks Collapsing Global Fishing Industry

短语讲解：

1.According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either being fully exploited, or are at risk of collapsing.

according to 根据，按照; 据…所说
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

2.The vessels were there to protect as many as 100 fishing boats from China.

as many as 和…一样多; 不下于
例句：There are as many as 300 new products on show.
展出的新产品不下于300种。

3.Both countries, however, are expected to sign an agreement later this month on a joint use of these waters.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许;
例句：The commune is expected to bring in more rice this year.
今年公社可望收获更多稻谷。