VOA慢速英语:Gambling -- And Losing

1. Many people believe that money makes the world go around.

go around 四处走动
例句：It's not a bad idea to go around a bit and gain experience. 
到各处走走，见识见识也是好的。 

2. I do not agree with either idea.

agree with 同意
例句：I agree with you to some degree. 
在某种程度上我与你意见一致。 

3. To take part in a card game such as poker, my friend would have to ante up.

take part in 参加
例句：Take part in the physical exercises and build up your strength. 
参加体育活动增强体力。 

4. Sometimes my friend would clean up.

clean up 打扫;整理
例句：She is cleaning up the kitchen now.
她现在正在打扫厨房。

5. His company, however, ended up in the red.

end up 结束
例句：You will end up in debt if you keep on spending money like that.
你要是老这样花钱,总有一天要负债。
in the red 亏损;负债
例句：I'm $100 in the red this month.
我这个月负债一百元。

6. The company was no longer profitable.

no longer 不再
例句：I can no longer pocket her insults. 
我再也无法忍受她的侮辱了。