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2012-03-08来源:CNN
短语讲解:
1. When it comes to the race for the White House, today is Super Tuesday.

when it comes to .当提到……;当谈到……
例句:When it comes to German, I know nothing.
谈到德语,我一窍不通。

2. We have said more than 400 will be awarded, based on today`s results alone.

base on使建立在…基础上,立足
例句:Action should be based on solid facts.
行动应有确凿的事实为依据。

3. President Obama said both leaders would prefer a diplomatic solution to the situation -- meaning no fighting --- but he also said military force is an option.

prefer to较喜欢; 宁愿
例句:I prefer country life to town life.
我更喜欢乡村生活而不喜欢城市生活。

4. I`m responsible for protecting public health.

responsible for为…负责;是造成…的原因
例句:The bad weather is responsible for the small attendance.
出席率低是由于天气不佳。

5. The FDA regulates how tobacco products are marketed. what you see on cigarette packaging, for example. The agency came up with rules that would require tobacco companies to include graphic pictures on their products that show the potential dangers of smoking.

come up with (针对问题等)想出;提供
例句:He could not come up with a proper answer.
他想不出一个合适的回答。

6. Would this image of a diseased lung make you think twice about smoking?

think twice三思, 反复考虑
例句:He told me to think twice before speaking.
他叫我三思而后再发言。

7. A 2009 congressional act mandated they be put on cigarette packages and advertising, along with warnings, such as cigarettes are addictive.

put on强使承担
例句:Why are you trying to put the blame on me?
你为什么总想把责任推到我身上呢?

8. If the tobacco company were forced to pay for that government campaign, I`d have absolutely no problem with it.

pay for为…付钱
例句:How much did you pay for the book?
那本书你付了多少钱?