VOA慢速英语:America’s New Secretary of State Talks Foreign Policy

1. The visit came at a time when Congress and President Obama are debating federal spending.

at a time 依次， 逐一， 每次
例句：Only one can be in effect at a time.
每次仅一个有效。

2. He noted that such spending represents, in fact, just over 1 percent of the national budget.

in fact 实际上，其实
例句：In fact would you like to join us?
事实上你愿意和我们坐一起么?

3. He said their good work is measured not only in the value of the dollar, but in American values.

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

4. This week, events made it clear that political reforms and change do not happen overnight.

make clear 讲清楚
例句：You should make clear exactly what you want to know.
你应该确切地讲清楚你要了解什么。