今日小常识

　　Researchers from Pennsylvania reported to the American Chemical Society that walnuts contain the highest level of antioxidants compared to other nuts, and should be eaten more as part of a healthy diet. Antioxidants are known to help protect the body against disease.

　　来自美国宾夕法尼亚的研究人员向美国化学学会报告说，与其它坚果相比，核桃中抗氧化物质的含量是最高的，所以应作为健康饮食的一部分更多食用。抗氧化物质可以帮助我们的身体预防疾病的侵袭。

　　短语 in a nutshell 的意思是简言之、简单的说。常用在总结报告消息的语境中。

　　例句

　　You haven't studied hard enough and did badly in your exams. In a nutshell, you'll have to sit this year's class again next year.

　　Our company didn't sell much and the economy is doing badly. In a nutshell, we are out of business.

　　请注意

　　单词 nuts 可用来形容某人疯了或过于大胆。

　　Do you intend to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak? You are nuts!

编辑：张雨

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