VOA慢速英语:A Question of States' Rights - Andrew Jackson Part One - The Making of a Nation No. 45

1. Jackson made a speech that few in the crowd were able to hear.

be able to 能，会；能够
例句：You will be able to advise us.
你一定能给我们出个主意。

2. The crowds followed him all the way into the White House, where food and drink had been put out for a party.

put out 出版；扑灭
例句：The marines and others managed to put out the fire.
海军陆战队士兵和周围的人一同把火扑灭了。

3. Jackson learned that Calhoun had once called for Jackson's arrest.

call for 需要；要求
例句：Chinese companies call for fairer treatment from foreigners.
中国公司要求更公平的对待外国人。

4. Calhoun argued that, instead, supreme power belonged to the states.

belong to 归属于
例句：The only organization you belong to for life is yours.
在生活中，你唯一的归属便是自己。

5. They decided to hold a big dinner honoring the memory of Thomas Jefferson. Jackson agreed to attend the dinner.

agree to 同意， 赞成
例句：Did we agree to one?
我有答应过么？

6. They did not, however, give up their belief in the idea of nullification.

give up 放弃；投降
例句：Can't you give up smoking?
你难道就不能戒烟吗？