【趣谈英语】蜂蜜不会变质-Honey Does Not Go Bad

Pre-Listening Vocabulary

 

spoil: to go rotten

high concentration: a large amount of one substance inside another

thrive: to do or live well

crystallize: to change form and become solid crystals

nourish: to provide materials needed for growth and health

indigestion: difficulty and discomfort¹ associated with processing food inside the body

Sweet!: Great news!

 

 

Honey Does Not Go Bad

Honey is one of the only food substances that does not spoil. It’s difficult for bacteria to thrive in honey due to its high concentration of glucose² and fructose. After a while, honey may look like it has gone bad because it crystallizes. However, when honey hardens, you just need to heat it back up. Honey isn’t bad for you, either. In fact, many scientists believe that humans could live on honey alone. Honey has many health benefits. It can relieve a sore throat and boost the immune system. It can also nourish your skin and relieve indigestion. Sweet!

1 discomfort   

n.不舒服，不安，难过，困难，不方便

参考例句：

• One has to bear a little discomfort while travelling.旅行中总要忍受一点不便。
• She turned red with discomfort when the teacher spoke.老师讲话时她不好意思地红着脸。

2 glucose   

n.葡萄糖

参考例句：

• I gave him an extra dose of glucose to pep him up.我给他多注射了一剂葡萄糖以增强他的活力。
• The doctor injected glucose into his patient's veins.医生将葡萄糖注入病人的静脉。