1.The astronauts will need to take a lot of food with them just to last for the journey.
last for持续,维持
The calming effect seemed to last for about ten minutes.
镇静效果好像持续了大约10分钟 。
2.They have used a special soil made up of crushed volcanic rock.
made up of由…组成,由…构成
Common salt is made up of 40% sodium and 60% chloride.
食盐由40%的钠和60%的氯化物构成 。
3.Discoveries made in these Earth-based 'Martian gardens' will pave the way for future studies and technology development in terms of reliable, efficient food production a long way from Earth.
pave the way for为…铺平道路,为…做好准备
The mushroom development of technology will pave the way for improving our economy.
科学技术的迅猛发展将为我们改善经济状况铺平道路 。
in terms of根据;用…的话
There is a substantial payback in terms of employee and union relations.
雇员和工会关系大有改观 。