VOA慢速英语:Jefferson Moves to Cut Debt, Spending - Pgm No. 32

短语讲解：

1. In his inaugural address of 1801, he said he wanted to work with the Federalists for the good of the nation.

work with 与…在一起干；从事…工作
例句：Would you like me to work with you today?
你喜欢我今天和你一起工作吗？

2. He says Jefferson was especially concerned about the public debt.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：The first is continuing market concern about sovereign debt.
首先是市场对主权债务的持续担忧。

3. Each year, the debt grew larger because of the interest charged on these loans. 
 
because of 因为，由于；基于
例句：You laugh because of this?
你因为这个笑了？

4. And they agreed that the government must pay its debts as quickly as possible.

as quickly as possible 尽快地
例句：These also need to be redressed, as quickly as possible.
这些问题也需要尽快加以解决。

5. If we do not do this, our children, our grandchildren, and many generations to come will have to pay for our mistakes.
 
pay for 偿还
例句：I'm afraid you have to pay for it.
恐怕你得赔偿了。

6. It is not right or just for the government to take more than it needs from the people.

more than 不只是；很；超过；在…次以上
例句：We have more than a car!
我们可不止有辆车！

7. Jefferson and Marshall hate each other.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：You two know each other?
你们两个互相认识？

8. Chief Justice Marshall succeeded in doing all he had hoped to do.

succeed in 在…（如某行业）中获得成功
例句：Will china succeed in hauling itself up the technological ladder?
中国能否成功攀登技术的阶梯？