CNN news 2011-04-09 加文本

短语讲解：

1. But they keep coming up against the deadlines for those short-term measures.

come up against 遇到，碰到
例句：We expect to come up against a lot of opposition to the plan .
我们预计到这个计划会有很多反对意见。

2. That's why congressional leaders from both parties, along with President Obama, are trying to come up with some sort of compromise.

come up with 想出，提出
例句：I hope you can come up with a better plan than this.
我希望你们能提出一个比这个更好的计划。

3. We are hearing a lot about a possible government shutdown if Congress cannot get a compromised deal on a budget by Friday.

hear about 听说，得悉
例句：Weeks passed, and we still heard nothing about them.
好几个星期过去了, 我们还没听到他们的消息。

4. For instance, air traffic control, we can't shut that down.

for instance 例如，比如
例句：White, for instance, means treachery. 
比如，白色是奸诈。 
shut down 倒闭，停止运转
例句：Some coal mines had to shut down. 
有些煤矿不得不关闭。

5. Well, federal workers who provide medical care, handle hazardous waste, inspect food, deal with border patrol, prison guards who guard inmates, and those who work in power distribution, all of them stay on the job, as do federal employees who protect our financial system.

deal with 应付，处理，对付
例句：He must deal with many difficulties.
他必须应付许多困难。

6. They would have the legal authority to do so again, but your tax returns may be in jeopardy if you have not already filed.

in jeopardy 在危险中
例句：Their future is in jeopardy. 
他们的前景处于危险之中。

7. We are going to stay on top of that for you.

on top of 在…上边，在…上方
例句：Put this book on top of the others.
把这本书放在其他书的上边。