VOA慢速英语:Golden Gate Bridge Still Shines After 75 Years

1. Since then, more than two billion vehicles have crossed theworld famous structure between San Francisco and Marin County,California.

more than 不只
例句：Margaret needed support more than ever. 
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。 

2. As many as one hundred twelve thousand cars make the trip eachday.

as many as 和...一样多
例句：You may take as many as you want.
你要多少就可拿多少。

3. Mary Currie works for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway andTransportation District.

work for 为……工作
例句：He' ll change his job sooner than work for that boss. 
他宁愿换个工作干，也不为那个老板工作。 

4. Two large cables pass over the top of the bridge’s towers.

pass over 忽略
例句：How could you pass over such an important matter? 
你怎么能忽略如此重要的事情? 

5. This is part of what enables the bridge to  and down bynearly five meters.

move up 提升
例句：He moves up quickly.
他升得很快。

6. MARY CURRIE: “But we were fortunate that Irving Morrow knewthat that color would blend with the environment, it wouldcontrast with the ocean and the air above, and it would also allowthe art deco styling to really stand out.”

stand out 引人注目,脱颖而出
例句：His deeds stand out in relief. 
他功绩显赫。