Name: 英國BBC英語學習：英國聲稱俄羅斯用毒蛙粉殺害了阿列克謝·納瓦爾尼！ (Russia killed Alexei Navalny with frog toxin, UK says: BBC Learning English from the News)
Uploaded: 2026-02-18T17:10:04.000Z
Duration: 8 min 11 s

This is Learning English from the News, our podcast.

這是我們的播客「新聞學英文」。

About the news headlines in this programme, the poison scientists believe killed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

關於這個節目裡的新聞標題，毒物科學家認為這毒殺了俄羅斯反對派領袖 Alexei Navalny。

In this program, we look at one big news story and the vocabulary in the headlines that will help you understand it.

在這個節目裡，我們會看一個重大新聞，以及標題中能幫助你理解它的詞彙。

You can find all the vocabulary and headlines from this episode, as well as a worksheet on our website, bbclearningenglish.com so let's hear more about this story.

你可以在我們的網站 bbclearningenglish.com 上找到這一集的全部詞彙和標題，還有一個工作表，所以我們來聽聽更多關於這個故事。

European countries, including the UK, have accused Russia of poisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

包括英國在內的歐洲國家指控俄羅斯毒殺反對派領袖 Alexei Navalny。

Two years ago, Navalny, a vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin, died suddenly in the Siberian prison where he was being held.

兩年前，Navalny，一位對總統 Vladimir Putin 直言不諱的批評者，在他被關押的西伯利亞監獄中突然死亡。

European scientists have now confirmed he died from poison found in frogs after they tested samples found on Navalny's body.

歐洲科學家現在證實，在他們對 Navalny 身上發現的樣本進行檢測後，他死於在青蛙身上發現的毒物。

Russia denies it killed Navalny and says he died of natural causes.

俄羅斯否認殺害 Alexei Navalny，並聲稱他是自然死亡。

But UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said there was no innocent explanation for the poison being found on Navalny's body.

但英國外交大臣 Yvette Cooper 表示，在 Alexei Navalny 身上發現毒物，沒有無辜的解釋。

This is from the Telegraph, a British newspaper.

這是來自英國報紙《電訊報》的標題。

How Porton Down scientists exposed Putin's chemical weapons arsenal.

Porton Down 的科學家如何揭露普丁的化學武器庫。

And that headline again from the Telegraph, a British newspaper.

再次是來自英國報紙《電訊報》的標題。

This headline is about how scientists at labs across Europe discovered the poison that they believe killed Navalny.

這個標題是關於歐洲各地的實驗室科學家如何發現他們認為殺害 Alexei Navalny 的毒物。

Porton down is the name of a UK research site involved in the discovery.

Porton Down 是英國一個參與這項發現的研究機構的名稱。

An arsenal is literally a building where weapons are stored, but

Arsenal 字面上的意思是存放武器的建築物，但

it's also used to refer to a collection of weapons that someone could use.

它也可以用來指某人可以使用的武器集合。

This story is about scientists discovering a poison that they believe Russia has used as a weapon.

這則新聞是關於科學家們發現了一種他們認為俄羅斯用來當作武器的毒藥。

So the poison is part of an arsenal of chemical weapons.

所以這種毒藥就是化學武器庫的一部分。

你們會在軍事新聞中看到 arsenal 這個詞。

For example, you might hear about countries that have an arsenal of nuclear weapons.

例如，你可能會聽到國家擁有核武庫。

But we can also use arsenal to talk about things other than weapons.

但我們也可以用 arsenal 來談論武器以外的東西。

Yes, we use arsenal metaphorically, in more everyday context to talk about the skills or attributes a particular person or organization has.

沒錯，我們也會把 arsenal 用在比喻上，在比較日常的語境中，用來談論某個人或組織擁有的技能或特質。

For example, in sports, we could say a team has an arsenal of excellent players.

例如，在運動方面，我們可以說一支球隊擁有一批優秀球員的 arsenal。

We'll also often describe someone as having something in their arsenal.

我們也常常會形容某人擁有所謂的「祕密武器」。

For example, the crowd loved her because she had an inspiring speech in her arsenal.

例如，大家之所以喜歡她，是因為她有一段鼓舞人心的演講，是她的「祕密武器」。

We've had arsenal, which can mean a collection of weapons or attributes that make you good at something.

我們學了 arsenal，它可以指武器庫，也可以指讓你擅長某件事的特質或能力。

For example, he was scared of getting into a dispute with the company because they have an arsenal of excellent lawyers.

例如，他害怕和這家公司發生糾紛，因為他們擁有一批優秀律師的 arsenal。

這是 BBC Learning English 的新聞英語。

Our podcast about the news headlines. Today we're talking about the poison scientists believe killed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

我們今天新聞的播客節目，要聊聊科學家們認為殺害俄羅斯反對派領袖 Alexei Navalny 的毒藥。

European scientists tested samples from Navalny's body because they suspected he had been poisoned.

歐洲科學家檢測了 Navalny 體內的樣本，因為他們懷疑他遭到下毒。

The scientists discovered a poison that is usually found in the skin of poison dart frogs from South America.

科學家們發現了一種通常存在於南美洲箭毒蛙皮膚中的毒藥。

The chemical is extremely rare and it can cause muscle twitching, paralysis, which means being unable to move, seizures, slow heart rate, respiratory failure and ultimately death, according to scientists.

科學家表示，這種化學物質極其罕見，會導致肌肉抽搐、癱瘓（也就是無法動彈）、癲癇、心跳變慢、呼吸衰竭，最終死亡。

The UK and other European countries said they believe the chemical was used deliberately to kill Navalny, but

英國和其他歐洲國家表示，他們相信這種化學物質是故意用來殺害 Navalny 的，但

我們下一則新聞要講的，是關於這種毒藥。

This is from Sky News, a British news broadcaster.

這是來自英國新聞頻道 Sky News 的報導。

The science behind the frog poison that allegedly killed Alexei Navalny.

據稱殺害 Alexei Navalny 的青蛙毒藥背後的科學原理。

And that's from Sky News, a British broadcaster.

This headline is from an article explaining how the poison works.

這個標題來自一篇解釋這種毒藥如何作用的文章。

We're interested in this phrase, the science behind.

我們對這個詞組「the science behind」感興趣。

In this context, the word behind isn't about the position of things here.

在這個脈絡下，behind 這個詞不是指東西的位置。

Behind means that causes or that explains.

Behind 的意思是「導致」或「解釋」。

So the science behind the poison, that means the science that causes the poison.

所以 the science behind the poison，意思就是導致這種毒藥的科學原理。

In other words, the scientific processes that explain the deadly chemistry of the poison.

換句話說，就是解釋這種毒藥致命化學作用的科學過程。

And we can use behind in similar ways to talk about causes or what's responsible for something.

我們也可以用 behind 來談論原因，或是某件事的幕後推手。

So we can refer to the person behind a particular event or achievement that means they're responsible for it.

所以我們可以說 a particular event or achievement 的幕後推手，意思就是那個人對這件事負責。

For example, a colleague could be behind a big sales increase for the company.

舉個例子，一位同事可能是公司大賣的幕後推手。

They're responsible for it, or the reason that it happened.

他們對這件事負責，或是這件事發生的原因。

Or we could talk about the story behind a particular event or thing, which means the details or story which caused or led to that event.

或者我們也可以談論某個事件或事物背後的故事，意思就是導致或促成該事件的細節或故事。

For example, journalists often tell the story behind big political announcements.

舉例來說，記者常常會報導重大政治宣佈背後的故事。

They find out what causes the announcements.

他們會找出是什麼造成了這些宣佈。

We've had the science behind: the science that explains or causes something.

我們學了「the science behind」這個詞組：解釋或導致某事的科學。

For example, the inventor doesn't want to share the science behind his latest discovery in case someone copies him.

舉例來說，發明家不想分享他最新發現背後的科學，以免被別人抄襲。

This is Learning English from the News from BBC.

這是 BBC Learning English 的新聞學英文。

We're talking about the poison scientists believe killed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

我們要討論的是科學家認為導致俄羅斯反對派領袖 Alexei Navalny 死亡的毒藥。

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper talked about the scientific discovery at a security conference in Germany.

英國外交大臣 Yvette Cooper 在德國的一場安全會議上談到了這項科學發現。

The UK and some other European countries want to take more action against the Russian government, who they've accused of murdering Navalny.

英國和一些歐洲國家想對俄羅斯政府採取更多行動，他們指控俄羅斯政府謀殺了 Navalny。

This action could include more sanctions against Russia.

這些行動可能包括對俄羅斯實施更多制裁。

Sanctions are restrictions designed to damage a country, for example, by making trade more difficult.

制裁是為了損害一個國家而設計的限制措施，例如讓貿易更加困難。

European leaders also pay tribute to Navalny two years after he died.

歐洲領導人也在 Navalny 去世兩年後向他致敬。

Pay tribute means to praise or remember someone.

致敬的意思是讚揚或記住某人。

this one is from the Independent, a British news organization. Navalny's Poisoning will Taint Vladimir Putin until His Dying Breath. And that headline again from the Independent, Navalny's Poisoning will Taint Vladimir Putin until His Dying Breath.

這則標題來自英國新聞機構 The Independent，標題是「Navalny's Poisoning will Taint Vladimir Putin until His Dying Breath」，再唸一次標題，來自 The Independent，「Navalny's poisoning Will Taint Vladimir Putin until His Dying Breath」。

Now, this headline is from an opinion article about the story.

現在，這則標題是來自一篇關於這個故事的評論文章。

That means that it is the opinion of the author.

Yes, taint is a verb which means to spoil something or to make it unpleasant.

沒錯，taint 是個動詞，意思是破壞或讓某事變得不愉快。

In this headline it says that the allegations that Navalny was poisoned by Russia will taint Vladimir Putin, Russia's president.

這則標題說，指控 Navalny 被俄羅斯毒害，將會玷汙俄羅斯總統 Vladimir Putin。

This means the allegations will spoil Putin's reputation or make him seem unpleasant.

這表示這些指控會破壞 Putin 的聲譽，或讓他顯得令人不快。

Remember, this is the opinion of the article writer.

請記得，這是文章作者的意見。

We commonly see taint used to talk about reputations, but

我們常看到 taint 用來談論聲譽，但

other things can be tainted too, such as memories.

其他東西也可能被玷汙，像是回憶。

For example, if you fall out or argue with a friend, it could taint all your good memories together.

舉個例子，如果你跟朋友鬧翻或吵架，可能會玷汙你們之間所有的美好回憶。

Taint is the verb, but we can also describe something using the adjective tainted, and

Taint 是動詞，但我們也可以用形容詞 tainted 來形容某事物，而

For example, my friend's partner forgot their anniversary, so her memory of the day was a bit tainted.

舉個例子，我朋友的伴侶忘了他們的週年紀念日，所以她對那天的記憶就有些被玷汙了。

We've had taint to spoil or make unpleasant.

我們有 taint 來表示變質或變得不愉快。

For example, the scandal has tainted the singer's reputation.

舉個例子，這樁醜聞玷汙了這位歌手的名聲。

That's it for this episode of Learning English from the News.

這就是本集「新聞學英文」的全部內容。

We'll be back next week with another news story.

我們下週會再帶來另一個新聞故事。

And if you like Learning English from the news, try the series Our World in English, where we bring you documentaries from across the BBC in language you can understand.

如果你喜歡「新聞學英文」，也可以試試「我們的世界學英文」系列，我們從 BBC 帶來各種紀錄片，用你聽得懂的語言呈現。

Find the episodes on our website bbclearningenglish.

在我們的網站 bbclearningenglish 上可以找到這些節目。

com，並在社群媒體上追蹤我們，帳號是 BBC。