VOA慢速英语:Thomas Jefferson Has Lasting Influence on the United States - Program No. 35

短语讲解：

1. We have been talking about Thomas Jefferson’s second term as president.

talk about 讨论，谈论
例句：The president did talk about china's trade policies.
奥巴马总统也谈到了中国贸易政策。

2. He really wants to get out of town and sort of lick his wounds.

get out of 摆脱；逃避
例句：Help us get out of this war.
帮助我们离开这一场战争。

3. Without such a limit, Jefferson believed, a powerful man might be able to keep the position for as long as he wished.

be able to 能够
例句：We hope you'll be able to attend.
我们希望你能够前来参加。

4. They thought that Jefferson's embargo on trade had angered the people and turned them away from the Republican Party.

away from 远离；相距
例句：Every moment spent away from you is a blessing.
远离你度过每一个时刻，是一件幸事。

5. These schools would be built in all areas of the state and would be paid for by the people living in each area.

pay for 偿还
例句：I'm afraid you have to pay for it.
恐怕你得赔偿了。

6. The fourth president had to deal with the problems with Britain that Jefferson was not able to solve.

deal with 处理
例句：Can you deal with the money part?
你能处理钱的部分吗？