VOA慢速英语:James Monroe Elected President in 1816 - The Making of a Nation No.40

短语讲解：

1. He had been secretary of state and secretary of war at the same time under President Madison.

at the same time 同时； 一起
例句：At the same time, infrastructure investment is growing.
与此同时，基础设施的投资也在增加。

2. He had also been a diplomat under President Thomas Jefferson and helped carry out the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the country.

carry out 执行；进行
例句：Most buy and sell government bonds to carry out monetary policy.
央行大多数购买和出售政府债券是为了实施货币政策。

3. So Monroe came out of the War of 1812 as a hero.

come out 出来；出现
例句：Many do not come out alive.
许多人再也没有活着走出来。

4. At that time, east Florida belonged to Spain.

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. So the king of Spain agreed to give Florida to the United States.

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

6. Thousands of them were able to vote for the first time, were able to run for office for the first time, and really direct the course of their communities and their nations.

be able to 能，会
例句：Maybe he will be able to talk with them longer.
那个时候或许他们能聊的久一点。

7. And, Spain asked European countries to help it put down the rebellions.

put down 放下
例句：Put down your coffee for a moment.
放下你手中的咖啡，只一小会儿。

8. At the same time, Monroe said, the United States never had -- and never would -- take part in any war among the European powers.

at the same time 同时； 一起
例句：At the same time, infrastructure investment is growing.
与此同时，基础设施的投资也在增加。