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WBR: Can We Trust Food Co's to Tackle Obesity¹? 27 Mar² 14

Thu, 27 Mar 14

Can we trust food companies to tackle obesity - or do governments need to do more? We hear both sides of the argument: those who think the industry is doing its bit to help consumers cut calories, and also from those who claim firms are flooding developing countries with high-sugar, high-fat food and drink. We also take a look inside a Kellogg's factory. Plus, what the IMF bailout means for the people of Ukraine - it may stave off bankruptcy³ but individuals could face increased hardship.

1 obesity   

n.肥胖，肥大

参考例句：

• One effect of overeating may be obesity.吃得过多能导致肥胖。
• Sugar and fat can more easily lead to obesity than some other foods.糖和脂肪比其他食物更容易导致肥胖。

2 mar   

vt.破坏，毁坏，弄糟

参考例句：

• It was not the custom for elderly people to mar the picnics with their presence.大人们照例不参加这样的野餐以免扫兴。
• Such a marriage might mar your career.这样的婚姻说不定会毁了你的一生。

3 bankruptcy   

n.破产；无偿付能力

参考例句：

• You will have to pull in if you want to escape bankruptcy.如果你想避免破产，就必须节省开支。
• His firm is just on thin ice of bankruptcy.他的商号正面临破产的危险。