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BBC在线收听下载:美国国会大部分成员为百万富翁
短语讲解:
1. Our Africa editor, Mary Harper, looks at the implications of the resignation.
look at 看; 评判
例句:Look at our verse today.
看我们今天的章节。
2. But it's unlikely Mr. Djotodia's departure will make any difference, at least in the short term.
at least 至少
例句:Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。
3. The row began last month when the Indian diplomat was arrested in New York for a range of charges relating to her treatment of her maid, including allegedly lying about how much she paid her and withholding her passport.
how much 多少,什么价钱
例句:How much would you pay?
你能为此付出多少?
4. Devyani Khobragade was handcuffed and strip-searched, standard procedures, said the US authorities, expressing surprise, that India only seemed to care for the rights of its diplomat, not the servant.
care for 喜欢; 计较
例句:To care for your friend, you need to care for yourself.
想要照顾你的朋友,你需要先照顾好自己
5. According to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, the wealthiest congressman is Darrell Issa, a Republican from California.
according to 根据,按照
例句:They expanded according to need.
他们根据实际适时扩大规模。