VOA慢速英语:Business English Speakers Can Still Be Divided by a Common Language

短语讲解：

1. The Institute of International Education in New York says engineering is the second most popular field, in case you were wondering.

in case如果，万一，以防; 也许, 说不定
例句：Wait outside in case you can be useful.
在外面等, 也许你可以帮点忙。

2. As a result, Americans working with foreign companies may need to learn some new English skills themselves.

work with与…在一起干; 从事…工作
例句：He has always liked working with machinery.
他总是喜欢搞机械。

3. At the University of Richmond, teams of graduate students work with companies seeking to enter the American market. 

seek to设法; 企图，试图
例句：I sought to change her mind.
我试图改变她的心意。

4. The students learn about writing market entry studies.

learn about获得, 学得
例句：I like reading historical stories because I can learn about the lives that people led long ago.
我喜欢看历史故事, 因为这样可以知道过去人们的生活。

5. Still, Kay Westerfield says the ability of local workers to speak English is becoming more important to companies looking to move operations to other countries.

look to依靠〔指望〕(某人或某事)
例句：She has always looked to her parents for advice.
她总是指望她的父母替她出主意。

6. Also, she says English skills often provide a competitive edge for business students when they seek jobs.

provide for为…作准备; 为…提供
例句：The local government provided special buses for the guests.
地方政府为宾客提供了专车。