广播电视英语短句 第 134 课：世界粮食奖-4

The purpose is to support measures to improve the lives of the poor. 目的是（让他们）支持改善穷人生活的议案。

David Beckmann points to big increases in american development assistance. David Beckmann说明了在美国发展援助方面的巨大进步。

The prize commettee also credited his efforts with helping to increase aid to needy families in the united states. 颁奖委员会对他提高对美国贫困家庭的援助的努力同样给予了肯定。

Norman Borlaug established the World Food Prize in 1986. Norman Borlaug于1986年设立了世界粮食奖。

His work with rice and wheat crop saved millions from starving in Asia and Latin america. 他的依靠大米和小麦的工作在亚洲和拉丁美洲救了上百万人。

The plant scientist and Nobel peace prize winner died last year at the age of 95. 这位植物学家和诺贝尔奖得主去年逝世，享年95岁。