魔兽诛仙叁3.3:VOA慢速:Scientists Continue Their Search for ...

1. About eighty- to eighty-five percent of MS patients begin with this form of the disease.

begin with以…开始, 从…开始
例句：The teacher began his class with a question.
老师以一个问题开始他的讲课。

2. It does not appear that one gene is responsible for MS.

be responsible for为…负责,形成…的原因
例句：The bad weather is responsible for the small attendance.
出席率低是由于天气不佳。

3. All of these treatments have been shown to reduce the number and severity of MS attacks and appear to slow the progress of the disease.

appear to似乎，好像
例句：The old man appears to be in good health.
这位老人显得健康。

4. FDA officials say the drug has side effects and can cause seizures if taken at higher than suggested levels.

side effects副作用
例句：All drugs have side effects.
所有药物均有副作用。

5. With the advent of technology and genetics and the ability to mine massive quantities of information and also to engage hundreds of thousands of people in the movement, I think we will see new lines of research that will help us identify what is at the cause.

with the advent of　随着……到来
例句：With the advent of the new president, the corporation began to prosper.
适著新总裁的来临，该公司开始繁荣起来。
engage in参加; 从事; 忙于
例句：He engaged in a serious study of the problem.
他对这个问题进行了认真的研究。

6. At the time, these drugs were found to have the ability to affect the development of the disease instead of treating the symptoms.

at the time在那时, 在那段时间
例句：You pay for it at the time you order it.
订购时就得付款。
instead of (用…)代替…, (是…)而不是…, (用…)而不用…
例句：Will you go to the party instead of me?
你替我赴宴好吗?

7. This is leading to better treatments and a better quality of life for those who live with it.

lead to导致, 引起
例句：An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.
一场普通的感冒很快便会引起高烧。

8. He notes that researchers around the world are taking part in the effort.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

9. He first had trouble walking more than ten years ago.

have trouble在…有困难
例句：I have trouble using chopsticks correctly.
我很难正确地使用筷子。

10. In time, he took up running and even started to compete in races.

in time迟早, 最后; 及时, 不迟
例句：In time you'll forget him.
你迟早会忘了他的。
take up开始从事
例句：When did he take up football?
他是什么时候开始踢足球的?

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