VOA慢速英语:Getting Started with TOEFL

短语讲解：

1. If you are interested in studying at an American university, you have probably heard about the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

hear about 得悉，听说
例句：I was sorry to hear about your illness. 
听说你病了，我很难过。 

2. The Paper-based test is being phased out.

phase out 逐步淘汰，逐步结束
例句：Will e-books phase out the book vending machine?
电子书会逐步淘汰自动售书机吗？

3. You should have at least an upper-intermediate English level before you attempt the test.

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

4. Do not depend on informal advice or tricks.

depend on 依赖; 相信
例句：Both should depend on abstractions.
他们都应该依赖于抽象。

5. Immerse yourself in English on a daily basis and improvement is sure to follow.

be sure to 必定; 务必
例句：Be sure to make it clear and concise and avoid long-windedness. 
注意简明扼要, 反对长篇大论。