和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Supreme Court Rules on Three Major Rights Issues

2013-06-29来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that widespread violation of the rights of black voters no longer exists.

no longer 不再
例句:That appears to no longer be the case.
这似乎已经不再成立了。

2. Speaking to a crowd near the court, she said the court has decided that it stands in a better position than Congress to determine how to protect against voting discrimination.

protect against 保护,保卫
例句:It calls for ground rules to protect against wrongdoing and harm.
它要求有基本规则,防范不端和有害行为。

3. “The 15th amendment to the constitution makes clear that it is Congress that has that power.”

make clear 弄清
例句:Make clear whether the reasons for non-delivery on time.
先弄清不按时发货的原因.