慢速英语:China Rejects US Corn Over GMO Concerns

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短语讲解：

1. A GMO food has had gens from other plants or animals added to its natural genetic content.

add to 增加， 加强
例句：I have nothing to add to my earlier statement. 
我对我先前说的话, 没有什麽补充的. 

2. It says the Chinese action is responsible for almost $3 billion in losses to the U.S. agricultural industry.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因
例句：One person should be responsible for new employee orientation.
应当有一个人负责新员工的培训。

3. Mr. Schauman says the genetically-modified seeds rejected by China are similar to other GMOs in that they have valuable qualities.

be similar to 与…相似; 类乎
例句：This condition could be similar to human depression.
这一状况类似于人类的低落情绪。

4. Chinese restrictions continue, but corn prices have since gone up again.

go up 上升; 响起
例句：With less wheat on the market, wheat prices will go up.
随着市场上小麦供应减少，小麦价格显然会升高。