環保意識抬頭
Many non-vegetarians are unwilling to switch to a vegetarian diet as they believe it will fail to cater to their taste preferences or cravings.
許多非素食者不願改吃素是因為他們認為這種飲食習慣無法滿足口腹之慾。
vegetarian(adj.)(n.)素的;素食主義者cater to=迎合;滿足
Some consumers can have such strong personal preferences that they will likely never consider vegetarianism, let alone attempt it.
有些消費者甚至有強烈的飲食偏好，以至於他們可能永遠不會考慮茹素，更別提嘗試吃素了。
consider(v.)考慮;考量let alone=更不必說…attempt(v.)嘗試
Luckily, meatless substitutes are available to ease the transition to vegetarianism.
幸好現在市面上有許多不含肉類的替代食品，這使得改吃素食變得更可行。
substitute(n.)替代品substitute A for B=以A取代Btransition(n.)過渡(期)
In the past few years, sales of plant-based alternatives, like almond milk, oatmeal patties and dairy-free cheese, have continued to grow steadily.
過去幾年內，杏仁奶、燕麥餡餅、純素起司等素食替代食品的銷售量逐年穩定成長。
alternative(n.)替代品
In fact, upon first glance, it is virtually impossible for a casual eater to tell them apart from their animal-derived counterparts.
事實上，乍看之下一般人很難吃出這些素食與動物源性食品的差別。
tell A apart (from B)=(從B當中)區分出A
Many well-known supermarket and restaurant chains are launching their own vegan food lines.
許多知名商場與餐廳業者正逐步開發素食食品生產線，
launch(v.)推出;推行
The fast-food industry has also seen franchises offering vegetarian options on their menus.
而速食業者也紛紛推出素食餐點。
option(n.)選項;選擇
The increasing demand for vegan foods may be partially due to the public’s rising awareness of environmental protection.
純素食品的需求之所以會逐年增長，部分是因為環保意識抬頭，
demand(n.)需求(量)awareness(n.)意識
Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic may have also spurred consumers to reduce their consumption of meat since the vegan food industry has seen significant growth during this period.
而新冠疫情可能也促使了人們減少吃肉，因為素食產業在這段期間出現了顯著成長。
spur(v.)鞭策;刺激;促進consumption(n.)消耗(量);消費;食用growth(n.)成長;增長