对话开讲,每日一讲20071202
:loveliness: Boost One's Health 有益健康
Do you drink orange juice?
Yes. I drink it everyday.
It's good for boosting your health.
I know. It makes me feel great.
你喝柳橙汁吗?
对,我每天都喝。
这样对你的健康很有帮助。
我知道, 这样让我感到很棒。
解说:
boost one's health, 这是很hit(流行)的讲法喔!通常我们说, "It's good for your health." 就没有 "It's good for boosting your health." 来的特别呢!boost有「提升」的意思,除了用在boost your health以外,还可以用在boost your energy,在美国,在一些店里还可以看到 "energy boost candy" 喔!当有人没有元气时,你就可以跟他说, "Having a chocolate bar will boost your energy." (吃个巧克力让你有元气喔!)。
例句:
Boosting your health will let you live longer.
增进健康会让你活得较久。