慢速英语:Overfishing Risks Collapsing Global Fishing Industry

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短语讲解：

1.According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 90 percent of the world’s fisheries are either being fully exploited, or are at risk of collapsing.

according to 根据，按照; 据…所说
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

2.The vessels were there to protect as many as 100 fishing boats from China.

as many as 和…一样多; 不下于
例句：There are as many as 300 new products on show.
展出的新产品不下于300种。

3.Both countries, however, are expected to sign an agreement later this month on a joint use of these waters.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许;
例句：The commune is expected to bring in more rice this year.
今年公社可望收获更多稻谷。