VOA常速英语2008年-US Lab Pursues Vaccine to Fight Malaria

By Alex Villarreal
Washington
22 February 2008
 

President Bush has wrapped up a tour of sub-Saharan Africa, where he focused on malaria¹ and other health issues on the continent. Most health experts say controlling the disease requires many approaches. VOA's Alex Villarreal reports on what researchers consider a promising² new effort.

1 malaria   

n.疟疾

参考例句：

• He had frequent attacks of malaria.他常患疟疾。
• Malaria is a kind of serious malady.疟疾是一种严重的疾病。

2 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。