和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Chinese Graduates Face Tight Job Market

2013-06-07来源:VOA


短语讲解:

1. Seven million people will finish their studies this year and begin to think about career.

think about 考虑…;捉摸…
例句:He did not think about his wife's nature.
他没考虑过他妻子的性情。

2. But China's economy is slowing down, chances for jobs are not good for many new graduates.

slow down (使)慢下来;(使)生产缓慢
例句:Do you like I go slow down or go fast?
你们希望我快一点还是慢一点?

3. On a recent day, many job seekers were lined up at a hotel near some of Beijing's major schools, they were waiting to speak with recruiters about jobs with software, information technology and engineering companies.

line up 排成一行;排队等候
例句:Then you have to line up to borrow it.
那你必须排队等着借书。

4.  He says only 30 percent of graduates can sign a contract and be employed immediately, he says the majority of students remain unemployed and looking for work.

look for 寻找
例句:You look for this girl?
你在找这个女孩儿?

5. He says there are many places in China where graduate students are needed, but are not willing to go.

be willing to 乐于
例句:She would be willing to listen to your lessons.
她会甘愿听您教训吗。