VOA慢速英语:南瓜的健康益处

center stage – n. a central or highly prominent position

gourd – n. any of a family (Cucurbitaceae, the gourd family) of chiefly herbaceous tendril-bearing vines including the cucumber, melon, squash, and pumpkin

dessert – n. a usually sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) usually served at the end of a meal

powerhouse – n. someone or something that is full of a particular thing : <Seaweed is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.>

maintain – v. to keep in an existing state

mash – v. to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure

potential – adj. capable of becoming real

intake – n. the amount of something (such as food or drink) that is taken into your body

sodium – n. a soft silver-white element that is found in salt, baking soda, and other compounds