scientists were busy searching for the causes of obesity,科学家忙着寻找肥胖成因

search for:搜寻； 寻找

They made a long search for the lost child.

他们花很长时间寻找失踪的孩子。

We now know that the best way to lose weight,我们现在知道减轻体重的最佳方式

lose weight:减肥

His abstemious habit helps him to lose weight.

他那有节制的饮食习惯有助于他减肥。

it was deemed worthy of a scientific experiment that drew the attention of an early Horizon.被认为是有必要实施的一项科学实验吸引了早期地平线栏目的注意

worthy of:值得

His behavior is worthy of praise.

他的行为值得称道

The cause is worthy of our continued support.

这一事业值得我们继续不断的支持。

draw attention:引起 ... 的注意

She can draw attention to herself.

她能吸引人们注意她。

Should we write something to media to draw attention of the public.

我们该不该写点东西给媒体以引起公众的注意呢