VOA慢速英语:Ethic Violence in Kenya Raises Concerns Among Investors

短语讲解：

1. Patrick Obath says investors’ trust has fallen because of recent ethnic violence and political problems.

because of 因为
例句：Because of the storm he didn't go there.
因为暴风雨他没有去那儿。

2. We normally do a survey every six months on the business community to look at the various indicators that show the way the economy is going and the kind of fears they have, so this is a regular thing that we do. 

look at 看着
例句：Look at the map, please.
请看这张地图。

3. But this particular one showed indications that there is obviously some pessimism about the economy as a result of the activities that normally lead up to the election.

as a result of 作为...的结果
例句：Many facts emerged as a result of the investigation. 
调查结果,许多事实暴露出来。 
lead up to 逐渐导致
例句：These circumstances will lead up to war. 
这些事件会导致战争。 

4. He says two behaviors could lead to economic problems before the elections.

lead to 导致
例句：Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。