英语访谈节目:爱荷华州民主党候选人竞选问题

The mass media now play an increasing role in shaping our opinions.
现在，大众传媒在影响我们的观点方面起着越来越大的作用。

2.angle for 使用手段谋取

Fans lined up as early as 4 a.m., 12 hours before the start of the film, to angle for an autograph or glimpse of their favorite star.
为了得到亲笔签名、或者仅仅看一眼他们心爱的偶像，影迷们早上4点，也就是在电影开播前12小时就开始排队了。

3.play down 使显得不重要

The government are trying to play down their involvement in the affair.
政府极力淡化与该事的瓜葛。

4.ramp up 使增加

Her challenge now is to ramp up production to meet demand.
她现在的挑战的是提高产量以满足市场需求。

5.invest in 投资于

Before you invest in anything, you should familiarise yourself with the instruments and their risks.
投资任何东西前，你应该对它和其风险有足够的认识。