和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Algae May Help Feed a Hungry World

2017-06-13来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1.If we are talking about raising cattle for their meat – that means a lot of farmland and other resources.

a lot of 诸多; 许多的
例句:I got a lot of mail from Japan.
我收到许多来自日本的信件。

2.He notes that many people are concerned about calories, the energy-producing value in food.

concern about 使(自己)关心…
例句:The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa
该团体对有关非洲政治暴力的报道表示关切。

3.They break down the organisms into extremely small particles, which can help simplify the problem of transportation.

break down 失败; 划分(以便分析); 损坏; 衰弱下来;
例句:Their car broke down.
他们的车子出故障了。

4. Because now, 'oh that looks like something I'm familiar with.

look like 看起来与(某人或某物)相像[相似];
例句:You look like a nice upstanding young man.
你看起来像是一个正直的好青年。

5.But if I could make that with algae protein instead of with beef protein, an enormous environmental benefit and probably an enormous cost benefit as well.

as well 也, 还有
例句:I'll come with you if you like. I might as well.
如果你想的话,我会和你在一起来。我无所谓。