VOA标准英语2008年-Experts Offer Tips on Reducing Food Costs

By Mil Arcega
Washington
28 May 2008
 

The rising cost of food is becoming a big concern around the world.  Many countries from Ghana to Mexico have started reducing tariffs¹ and taxes on food. And the World Food Program has requested more than $700 million from the international community to help meet basic food needs in developing² countries.  But even consumers³ in developed nations are having trouble with the high cost of food. Experts say a few simple tips can help consumers anyplace maximize the money they spend on food. VOA's Mil Arcega reports.

1 tariffs   

关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准

参考例句：

• British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
• The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。

2 developing   

adj.发展中的

参考例句：

• Transport has always been the key to developing trade.运输一直是发展贸易的关键。
• They are developing marketing network.他们正在发展销售网络。

3 consumers   

消费者，顾客( consumer的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Consumers are very nervous about the future. 消费者对未来非常忧虑。
• The future of the company will depend crucially on how consumers respond. 这家公司的未来主要取决于消费者的反应。