VOA慢速英语:It’s Gone: South Carolina Removes Confederate Flag

短语讲解：

1. Flag opponents point out the flag remained on the Capitol grounds long after the anniversary of the war.

point out 指明; 指出，把注意力引向…; 提示; 点明
例句："No matter who point out our shortcoming, we will correct them."
不管谁指出我们的缺点，我们都改正。

2. Lee Bright, a Republican state senator, says flying the flag in front of the state house honors the soldiers who fought for South Carolina’s independence in the Civil War.

in front of 面前; 在…前面; 当着…的面
例句：A wide stretch of land spreads in front of us.
我们面前是一片广阔的土地。

3. Other groups are also taking steps to remove the Confederate battle flag from the public eye.

take steps 采取措施
例句：The government may take steps to compel compliance with the law.
政府可能采取步骤强制遵守法律。

4. Some retailers -- including Walmart, Amazon and Sears – say they will no longer sell products with images of the Confederate flag.

no longer 不再
例句：He could no longer hold back his tears.
他再也忍不住自己的眼泪。