VOA慢速英语:Christmas: The Most Wonderful Day of the Year?

短语讲解：

1. Most Americans identify themselves as Christian, even if they are not very religious.

even if 即使，纵然
例句：Even if no one walks there.
即使是根本没人走的地方。

2. They say people should not be so worried about the risk of offending a stranger.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼
例句：Do you worry about your weight?
你担心自己的体重吗？

3. This is true of Christians as well as non-Christians.

as well as 既…又…
例句：That means pay as well as payrolls.
这意味着工资和就业人数的同时增长。

4. And it is hard to think of anyone that Christmas is more special for than children. 

think of 考虑; 想起;
例句：I can think of two scenarios.
我能想到的有两种情况。

5. Stores crowded with holiday gift buyers may be good for the economy.

be good for 值得，有效; 利于
例句：Mild depression may be good for work.
轻微的沮丧可能对工作有好处。

6. But not everyone is able to be with loved ones.

be able to 能，会; 能够
例句：You should be able to converse comfortably.
你应该能够舒服地进行谈话。

7. The name comes from a Swahili term meaning "first fruits."

come from 来自某处; 出生于
例句：Because we come from judea.
因为我们来自朱迪亚。