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6 This is the VOA Special English Health Report.这里是美国之音慢速英语健康报告。 Some people’s ears produce wax like busy little bees. This can be a problem even though earwax appears to serve an important purpose.一些人的耳朵像勤劳的小蜜蜂一样不断地分泌蜡质物(耳垢)。这可能是个问题，虽然耳垢似乎起着非常重要的作用。It protects and cleans the ear. It traps dirt and other matter and it keeps insects out. Doctors think earwax might also help protect against infections. And the waxy oil keeps ears from getting too dry.耳垢可以保护并清洁耳道，它可以黏附灰尘，异物，防止昆虫进入耳内。医生认为耳垢可能还有助于防止感染。此外，这种蜡质油脂还可以防止耳内过于干燥。 So earwax is good. It even has a medical name: cerumen. And there are two