VOA慢速英语:Apple, U2 Album Giveaway Backfires

短语讲解：

1. But, just as many people may not like the group or may not have even heard of it.

hear of 知道; 同意; 得悉
例句：How come you to hear of it? 
你怎么知道的？ 

2. But, for Apple, the incident was far from free.

far from 远离
例句：In the concrete, the theory is far from perfect. 
实际上,这一理论远远不够完善。

3. Apple reportedly spent up to 100 million dollars for the marketing campaign.

spend up 把钱花光
例句：How long do you spend up here? 
你在这要多长时间？