VOA慢速英语:Andrew Jackson and the Election of 1828

1. But the story had a great effect on Jackson for the rest of his life.

have effect on 对…有影响
例句：Your eating habbits have effect on your health.
你的饮食习惯对你的健康有影响。

2. He had fallen in love with her.

fall in love with 爱上；倾心
例句：When we are old, shall we fall in love with each other?
当我们变老时我们会彼此的相爱吗？

3. He allowed Rachel’s family to believe that he and Rachel were no longer married.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：You no longer need them.
你不再需要诸多借口。

4. But the circumstances of his marriage remained an issue that led to arguments.

lead to 把…带到；领到
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

5. She was able to sit up and talk with friends.

be able to 能够
例句：You should be able to converse comfortably.
你应该能够舒服地进行谈话。
sit up （使）端坐；晚睡；熬夜
例句：I had to sit up all night writing report.
我不得不熬夜写报告。

6. Witnesses said Jackson continued to sit next to her, holding his head in his hands.

next to 紧邻；在…近旁
例句：Cleanliness really is next to godliness.
清洁仅次于圣洁真的是。