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VOA慢速英语:The Color of Money: America’s Bureau of Engraving and Printing Produces Millions of Dollars

2010-11-15来源:和谐英语
1.In total, there are sixty-five separate steps required to make a dollar bill.

in total总计, 合计

例句:These products, in total, account for about 80% of all our sales.
      这些产品总共约占我们全部销售额的80%。

2.That order will then be divided in half.

in half分成两半,平分

例句:He cuts the cake in half.
      他把蛋糕切成两半。

3.Next, the large printed sheets are carefully examined to make sure there are no mistakes on any of the bills.

make sure设法确保出现某事物

例句:We and our friends will make sure of that.
      我们和我们的朋友要确保这一点。

4.It will take that picture and break it down into over one million pixels.

break down拆散; 分类

例句:John broke down the washing machine.
      约翰拆开了洗衣机。

      The firemen broke down the wall in order to gain quick access to the building on fire.
      为了很快地进入着火的房子, 消防队员拆了那面墙。