VOA常速英语2008年-UN Marks First Autism Awareness Day

By Carol Pearson
Washington
04 April 2008
 

April second marked World Autism Day -- a day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness¹ of this bio-neurological disorder² that impacts the development of the brain.  Some countries have designated the entire month of April Autism Month to educate people about this disorder. No one knows the exact cause of autism, but doctors agree, the number of cases is growing. VOA's Carol Pearson reports.

1 awareness   

n.意识，觉悟，懂事，明智

参考例句：

• There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful.人们普遍认识到吸烟有害健康。
• Environmental awareness has increased over the years.这些年来人们的环境意识增强了。

2 disorder   

n.紊乱，混乱；骚动，骚乱；疾病，失调

参考例句：

• When returning back,he discovered the room to be in disorder.回家后，他发现屋子里乱七八糟。
• It contained a vast number of letters in great disorder.里面七零八落地装着许多信件。