BBC在线收听下载:美面临财政悬崖 议员仍争论不休

1. One nation with a very divided government. President Obama and congress are grappling for a deal with just 36 hours before time runs out.

deal with 应付； 对待
例句：Can you deal with the money part?
你能处理钱的部分吗?
run out 用完
例句：Well, I suppose I've run out of excuses.
嗯，我想我的借口都用完了。

2. The average American family will see that tax rise by more than $2,000 a year.

more than 多于
例句：She was no more than 16.
她是不超过16个。

3. Mr Obama expressed doubt about the idea put forward by the pro-gun lobby to position armed guards in every school.

put forward 提出
例句：He advises I put forward the application immediately.
他劝我立即提出申请。

4. After the mass shooting in Connecticut earlier this month, in which 26 children and teachers were killed, President Obama said will task force to come up with urgent suggestions and how such massacres could be avoided in future.

come up with 赶上
例句：Slow down a bit and let me come up with you.
跑慢一点让我赶上吧。

5. Mr Bozize who was speaking after a meeting with the head of the African Union Yayi Boni said he would not stand for re-election in 2016.

meet with 会见
例句：Who did you meet with?
你会见了哪些人？