VOA慢速英语:In the US Senate, Heated Debate over Catfish

1. The Senate agreed on Thursday to end debate on the TPA bill.

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

2. He said some nations involved in TPP negotiations are suspicious of the measure.

involve in 使参与[陷入，牵扯到]
例句：They expostulate with him about the risk involve in his plan.
他们指出他的计划有风险，劝他放弃。

3. At least one nation, Vietnam, has threatened trade retaliation.

at least 至少
例句：At least, I sincerely hope so.
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。

4. He notes that the 12 TPP nations are responsible for about one third of world trade.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因;主管
例句：You'll be responsible for anything wrong.
出了事唯你是问。

5. However, he believes the final TPP deal with be good for the U.S.

be good for 值得，有效;利于
例句：Do it up. It'll be good for you.
把它喝完，它对你有益。