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VOA慢速英语:Talk About Bitcoin

2014-01-03来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Bitcoin is in fact heavily regulated.

in fact 实际上,其实
例句:In fact quite the opposite.
事实上,情况恰好相反。

2. Those who exchange Bitcoins for other digital currencies or exchange Bitcoins for dollars are money transmitters under the Bank Secrecy Act," said Santori.

exchange for 用…换取
例句:I have something to exchange for your time and effort.
我用我拥有的东西换取你的时间和付出。

3. Mr Brito says this is how more money is added to the system.

add to 增加, 加强
例句:What provisions would you add to this one?
你会为再添加什么乐观信条吗?

4. The United States, Germany, and many other governments accept the use of Bitcoins, but some officials have called for stronger regulations on the electronic currency.

call for 去取(某物); 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。

5. Since its beginning in 2009, the value of a Bitcoin has increased from just a few pennies to hundreds of American dollars.

hundreds of 好几百,许许多多
例句:Security forces rounded up hundreds of opposition figures.
安全部队包围了几百名反对者。