VOA慢速英语:Texas Statehood is the Main Issue in 1844 Campaign

短语讲解：

1. Last week on our program, we talked about the presidency of John Tyler.

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

2. But President Tyler continued with his effort to take control of Texas.

take control of 控制
例句：You let him take control of an airplane?
你让他自己驾驶一架飞机?

3. The Democrats approved a rule that a candidate must receive at least two-thirds of the votes to win.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

4. In fact, Van Buren began to lose votes.

in fact 实际上，其实
例句：In fact, it could help.
事实上，这可能有利无害。

5. In other words, he was someone no one thought would win.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, they're playing to win.
换言之，他们想成为赢家。

6. Van Buren and Clay believed that annexation of Texas could lead to a war with Mexico.

lead to （道路）通向; 导致
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

7. They persuaded Mexico to agree to recognize Texas independence, but only if Texas would not join the United States.

agree to 同意， 赞成
例句：I agree to go with him.
我同意和他一起去。