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VOA慢速英语:Queen Elizabeth II Poised to Be Britain’s Longest Serving Ruler

2015-09-09来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. He took power more than 69 years ago.

more than 多于
例句：True friendship is worth more than money.
真正的友谊比金钱更有价值。

2. In addition, Louis XIV served as King of France for 72 years. He was also aided by coming to power at a young age.

in addition 另外; 并且; 除此之外
例句：In addition to being considerate, helpful products and people must also be smart.
除了要体贴，软件还应该是聪明的。

3. The Queen is expected to leave her private home at Balmoral, Scotland to open the new Scottish Borders Railway.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：The commune is expected to bring in more rice this year.
今年公社可望收获更多稻谷。