VOA慢速英语:Franklin Pierce Struggles to Unite Democratic Party

短语讲解：

1. In other words, he did not think the federal government should intervene much in efforts to help build up and develop the nation.

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。

2. Naturally, Democrats did not agree on every policy issue.

agree on 对某事[物]有同样看法， 商定[同意]某事
例句：They agree on these terms. 
他们一致同意这些条款。 

3. But Democrats decided to limit their fighting with each other during the election campaign.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：Work and play shaded into each other. 
工作和娱乐渐渐地融合起来。

4. And they all agreed to support Pierce.

agree to 同意， 赞成
例句：We cannot agree to consign the goods. 
我们不同意寄售此货。 

5. Delegates voted over and over again.

over and over again 一再地; 来回来去
例句：Why do I have to tell you over and over again?
为什么我要一次又一次的告诉你？

6. The Democrats won not only the presidency, but also strong majorities in Congress.

not only...but also 不但…而且…
例句：I can not only swim but also skate.
我不但会游泳，而且会滑冰。

7. The Whigs lost badly in the 1852 elections because, unlike the Democrats, they were not able to bridge the differences between their northern and southern members.

be able to 能，会; 能够
例句：How soon will china be able to clean up its air?
中国能在多短时间内将空气变清洁？

8. Franklin Pierce was 48 years old when he took office.

take office 就职; 绾结印绶; 到职
例句：When will the new President take office? 
新总统什么时候就职。 

9. They feared the duties and problems of the presidency would be too great for him to deal with.

deal with 对付
例句：Anti-riot squads were called out to deal with the situation. 
防暴队奉命出动以对付这一局势。 

10. In addition, many congressmen did not want Nebraska to develop a government.

in addition 另外; 除此之外
例句：In addition, revenue from its healthcare division fell.
另外，公司旗下医疗业务的收入也出现下滑。