VOA慢速英语:Words and Their Stories: Great Scott

短语讲解：

1. The expressions range from mild to strong, from exclamations and oaths, to curses and swear words.

range from…to…从...变化到...
例句：Prices range from ￡6 to ￡10.
价钱从六英镑到十英镑不等。

2. At times, only very mild expressions are socially accepted.

at times有时, 间或
例句：His language is a bit vulgar at times.
他说话有时有点粗俗。

3. His speeches were full of praise for himself.

full of充满
例句：Mary's heart was full of distress.
玛丽的心里充满痛苦。

4. Soon his political opponents began to make fun of him.

make fun of取笑
例句：They made fun of his funny voice.
他们拿他的怪嗓音取笑。

5. General Scott did not come close to winning the presidency.

come close to接近
例句：The Bill will come close to fifty dollars. 
账单接近五十元。

6. Other popular exclamations combine holy with other words.

combine with与…结合
例句：If your talent combines with diligence, you can excel in your pursuit.
如果你把天赋与勤奋结合起来, 你所追求的事业便会出类拔萃。

7. It refers to the city of Toledo, Spain, an important religious center in medieval times.

有关, 针对; 暗指
例句：The new law does not refer to land used for farming.
那条新法律并不涉及耕种用地。