Lesson 22 Pig Management
一、Words and Expression
bacon /ˈbeɪkən/ n.培根,烟熏咸肉片
farrow /ˈfæroʊ/ v.产(仔猪);n.一窝仔猪
boar /bɔːr/ n.未阉的公猪;公猪肉;野猪
ingredient /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/ n.成分,原料;要素,因素
cutter /ˈkʌtər/ n.刀具,切割机;切割者
litter /ˈlɪtər/ n.一窝仔畜
overhead /ˌoʊvərˈhed/ n.管理费用
ration /ˈræʃn/ n.粮食供应;配给量
onerous /ˈoʊnərəs/ adj.费力的,艰巨的
sundries /ˈsʌndriz/ n.杂物;杂货
sow /soʊ/ n.母猪
profitability /ˌprɑːfɪtəˈbɪləti/ n.盈利能力;收益性
weaner /ˈwiːnə/ n.断奶仔畜
paramount /ˈpærəmaʊnt/ adj.至为重要的,首要的;至高无上的
二、Sentence Structures and Analysis
The need to be in control at all times is paramount, and to stay in control requires up to date recor.
The period after 10 to 12 weeks until sale at bacon or whatever is referred to as the fattening or finishing period.

