VOA慢速英语:The United States Postal Service Warns of Default

短语讲解：

1. He told the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs that the Post Office could need more money by the end of the month.

by the end of到…为止
例句：He had finished his great works by the end of 1980.
到1980年底, 他已完成了他的巨著。

2. Without the enactment of comprehensive legislation by September 30, the Postal Service will default on a mandated 5.5 billion dollar payment to the Treasury to pre-fund retirement retiree health benefits.

default on拖欠…
例句：He defaulted on his payments for support of the child.
他拖欠孩子的抚养费。

3. As a self-financing entity that depends on the sale of postage for its revenues, the Postal Service requires the ability to operate more as a business does.

depend on取决于
例句：Whether the game will be played depends on the weather.
比赛是否举行要看天气而定。

4. The Postal Service is responsible for its own financing and not part of the federal budget.

be responsible for为…负责,形成…的原因
例句：He is responsible for all sale.
他负责全面销售。

5. But it does take part in federal retirement and health plans.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

6. Mister Donahoe also wants to pull the Postal Service out of the federal benefit plans.

pull out (使)离开
例句：We must pull our company out of the financial crisis as soon as possible.
我们必须使公司尽早摆脱财政危机的困境。