兩成人口吃素
In many countries, people might find it difficult to become vegetarian because meat is a big part of the food culture.
在許多國家，人們會認為改吃素是件困難的事，因為肉類是飲食文化中主要的食物。
difficult(adj.)困難的
But in some parts of the world, a vegetarian diet may be more common.
不過，茹素在某些地區頗為普遍，
diet(n.)飲食common(adj.)普遍的;常見的
India is one such country where vegetarianism is very popular.
印度便是其中一個素食主義盛行的國家。
popular(adj.)受歡迎的;普及的
India has the largest number of vegetarians in the world.
印度有著全球最多的素食人口。
large-larger-largest
Research suggests that about 20% of Indians are vegetarian, and it is influenced by factors like social class and religion.
研究估計約有兩成的印度人是素食者，而造就他們吃素的是社會階級與宗教等因素。
influence(v.)影響factor(n.)因素class(n.)階級;層級;等級religion(n.)宗教
Throughout India’s history, a vegetarian diet has often been associated with higher social classes, while meat eating has been associated with lower classes.
綜觀印度歷史，素食者多數為社會階級較高者，而葷食者常常是社會階級較低者。
be associated with=跟…有關
As for religious beliefs, Hinduism is the main religion in India, and although it does not require a vegetarian diet, some Hindus prefer not to eat meat to avoid hurting other life.
至於宗教信仰方面，印度教是印度主要的宗教，雖然吃素並非教規，但印度教教徒為了避免殺生而傾向不吃肉。
religious(adj.)宗教相關的prefer to RV=傾向做某事avoid V-ing=避免做某事
On top of that, cows are considered sacred in many Indian religions and slaughtering them is banned in 20 states.
此外，印度當地許多宗教把牛視為神聖的象徵，而且該國境內20個州屬明文禁止宰殺牛。
on top of sth.=除了…之外sacred(adj.)神聖的slaughter(v.)宰殺ban(n.)禁令(v.)禁止
Much of the cuisine in India consists of dairy, beans, vegetables, herbs and spices, rice, and flatbread.
多數印度料理中都有乳製品、豆類、蔬菜、辛香料、米飯與薄麵餅。
consist of=由…組成
Because of India’s vegetarian culture, you can easily find delicious Indian food that is animal-friendly.
正因印度的素食文化盛行，你可輕易找到對動物友善且美味的印度料理。
eco-friendly=環保的family-friendly=歡迎家庭的user-friendly=易於使用的