VOA慢速英语:Mortgage and Other 'Death' Words

短语讲解：

1. They use a mortgage loan, known simply as a mortgage, to help pay for the property.

pay for 赔偿; 为…付钱
例句：I' ll give you double pay for working overtime.
你加班我付你双倍工钱。

2. Because of the word’s French roots, we do not pronounce the letter “t” in mortgage.

because of 因为
例句：He is feeling wretched today because of the rain.
因为下雨，他今天情绪很不好。

3. If you are engaged in a business, you’ve been taking part in it or doing it.

take part in 参与
例句：Are you going to take part in the first experiment?
你们会参与首次实验吗?

4. But as an adjective, mortal means something or someone is subject to death. 
 
be subject to 受支配; 从属于
例句：The price is subject to final confirmation.
价目需最后确认时才作决定。

5. Mortal can also be used for something or someone with the ability to cause death.

be used for 用来做…
例句：Musk is used for perfumes and stimulant.
麝香被用作香料和兴奋剂。

6. For example, someone who is your mortal enemy may want to kill you or they just may never give up in the fight against you.

give up 放弃
例句：Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心，继续努力。