VOA慢速英语:Intelligence Gathering, Leaks Dominate US News

短语讲解：

1. The punishment for these crimes could add up to more than 100 years in prison.

add up to 总计达；<口>等于； 意味着； 总起来说
例句：These points add up to free air miles or cash discounts.
这些积分最后加起来就可以折算成免费旅程或现金折扣。
in prison 坐牢
例句：Many others are still suffering in prison and in exile.
还有许多人仍在监狱或流亡中蒙受痛苦。

2. The case was tried at Fort Meade, Maryland, close to the grounds of the National Security Agency.

close to 离…近
例句：Getting close to home.
离家越来越近了.

3. We have a lot of good information out there that helps the American public understand these programs.

a lot of 许多的；诸多
例句：Clothing requires a lot of fine tuning.
制衣业需要做许多细致的工作。

4. It all came out in response to a leaker [Edward Snowden].

in response to 对…做出反应
例句：He opened the door in response to a knock. 
他应敲门声而开了门。 

5. The group says this will change the way people act and prevent them from enjoying their freedoms under the U.S. Constitution.

prevent from 阻止， 防止
例句：How to prevent from producing new froth?
如何防止新泡沫的产生？