VOA慢速英语:Americans Making Final Preparations for Super Bowl Sunday

1. Over one hundred million people are expected to watch the game on television, with computers or other devices.

be expected to 被期待做某事
例句：You'll be expected to justify your actions.
你将需要为你的行为提供正当的理由。

2. This is a really good match up.

match up （使）相配
例句：These colors match up very nicely.
这些颜色配得很好。

3. The Super Bowl is not only a popular event to watch, but it also increases economic activity in the United States.

not only... but (also) 不仅…但是（也）
例句：He is not only handsome but also rich.
他不但英俊而且有钱。

4.  Companies are spending up to $400 million for a single 30 second advertisement.

spend up 把钱花光
例句：Americans spend up five years of their lives in that tedious, stressful but unavoidable process known as waiting.
美国人一生中花费在枯燥、烦闷却又躲避不掉的等待上的时间竟达五年之多。

5.But businesses would not spend this much money if they did not think it would lead to increased sales.

lead to 导致
例句：Attacks can also lead to counter-attacks.
攻击也可能导致回击。

6. They know that many people will not only be watching the television broadcast, but will be near their computer or mobile phone. Coca Cola wants people to take part in its advertising.

take part in 参加
例句：We often take part in physical labour.
我们经常参加体力劳动。