1.liquid water 液态水
For example, scientists have found evidence that there could be liquid water—which is necessary for life on Earth—at many places on the Mars.
他说,比如,科学家曾经在火星上的很多地方发现曾有液态水存在的证据,而这是生物生存的必要条件 。
Although the temperature estimate is not yet definitive, the hotter the surface temperature makes for a hotter interior, strengthening the chances of pools of liquid water inside the moon.
现在对温度的测量还不尽准确,越热的表面温度预示着越热的内部温度,这增加了土卫二内蕴含着大量液态水的可能性 。
2.thanks to 由于,幸亏
He preceded his speech with a vote of thanks to the committee.
他发表讲话前先提议向全体委员表示感谢 。
To be sure, war, violence and poverty are still with us and we as mankind are probably more aware of these problems worldwide than ever before thanks to advances in technology and communication.
毫无疑问,战争、暴力以及贫穷仍然伴随着我们,并且,作为人类,由于技术与通信的进步,我们可能比以往任何时候都更深切地意识到了这些问题 。