VOA慢速英语:Malala Yousafzai, a Year After the Attack

1. The annual prize comes with an award of more than $65,000.

more than 不只是；很
例句：More than 100 people were wounded.
爆炸还造成100多人受伤。

2. Mr. Schulz said the European Union is a proud ally of people like Malala, who stand up for equality for girls and women.

stand up 起立；竖立
例句：Stand up for those who need a voice!
站起来为那些需要帮助的人呐喊！

3. As far as I'm concerned, Malala is an incredible personality of the 21st century.

as far as 只要；远到…；据…；直到…为止
例句：And as far as you can see is all ours.
你所能看到的这些都是我们的。

4. It said producers were looking for actors to play parts in a film about Richard Phillips.

look for 寻找
例句：People look for something more interesting.
人们会寻找更有趣的东西。

5. He says both men helped him feel at ease on the movie set.

at ease 安逸，自由自在
例句：Reggie was very at ease, a lovely man.
雷吉是个很自在很可爱的人。

6. They’re talking about the VMA [MTV Video Music Awards] performance a month after it took place.

talk about 讨论，谈论
例句：We talk about global warming.
我们谈到了全球变暖。

7. Five years ago that was not the case, but right now if you are a DJ and you attach yourself to some popular vocalists, you can have a mega-hit.

right now 目前；此时
例句：Where are you right now?
你现在在哪呢?