VOA慢速英语:Women Grow Their Roles in Independent Film Making

短语讲解：

1. Today we hear about Justin Timberlake and play songs from his new album, “The 20/20 Experience.

hear about 得悉，听说
例句：Did you hear about the movie?
你听说过这部电影么？

2.  The festival took place at the same time as the release of a study on women in American independent films. Kelly Jean Kelly has more.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Where did this take place?
这事情是在哪里发生的?

3. The research team found that close to 40 percent of documentary film creators were women.

close to 离…近；与…关系密切
例句：He was standing close to the door.
他靠近门站着。

4. They were perceived to be not as confident handling not only financial matters but also leading the production of the set.

not only ... but also 不但…而且
例句：This not only imposes discipline but also makes decisions transparent.
这不仅可使纪律严明，还能使决策更透明。

5. And Zoe Kazan was able to find financing for her film “Ruby Sparks,” which was released last year. 
 
be able to 能，会；能够；克
例句：We hope you'll be able to attend.
我们希望你能够前来参加。

6. Documentaries often get financing from non-profit groups and investors who care about  the subject of the film.

care about 担心；喜欢；在乎；对…感兴趣
例句：Why should we care about food waste?
为什么我们要在意食品浪费呢？

7. “Understanding the financing models, understanding how to ask for money, having the courage, the familiarity and the experience going in and teeing up for funding, that’s something training can provide.”

ask for 请求…； 要求…
例句：Nathaniel's father didn't ask for anything.
纳撒尼尔的爸爸没有要求任何事情。

8. There he has time to think about his music, his writing and his other interests.

think about 考虑…；捉摸…；
例句：This is a question to think about.
这是我们应该考虑的问题。

9. But he has also had to deal with a bone disorder that kept him out of competitive sports.

deal with  与…交易；应付； 对待
例句：Can you deal with the money part?
你能处理钱的部分吗？

10. Along with his success in the music industry, he has won praise for his acting in several Hollywood movies.

along with 和…一起[一道]，随着；除…以外（还）
例句：Along with memories, she came home with several mementoes.
她带了一些纪念品回家，连同她的美好回忆。