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VOA慢速英语:US Congress Avoids Fiscal Cliff, Postpones Budget Decision

2013-01-05来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. But the agreement avoided much larger tax increases that were set to take effect this year.

take effect 生效
例句：The new traffic law will take effect next week.
新交通法下星期生效。

2. More tax money and budget reductions are needed to cut the federal deficit.

need to 需要
例句：I need to talk to you.
我需要和你谈谈。

3. But the largest part of the tax increase will affect those with a lot of investment income and those with very high wages.

a lot of 好多
例句：We have a lot of tinned drinks.
我们有好多听装饮料。

4. In addition, lawmakers will have to make difficult budget decisions by March first.

In addition 另外
例句：In addition, I paid 100 yuan.
另外我又付了一百元。