VOA慢速英语:Man’s Law or God’s Law? Americans Debate Religion in Government

短语讲解：

1. Ms. Davis has become a celebrity at the center of the debate in the U.S. about religion freedom and civil liberties.

at the center of 在...的中心
例句：At the center of the square stands a monument in black marble.
在广场的中央耸立着一座黑色大理石的纪念碑。

2. And in order to do that amongst your people, you need religious faith.

in order to 为了…
例句：He followed this rule in order to forestall rumors.
他遵守这条规矩是为了杜绝流言蜚语。

3. "...every elected official in this country is -- is subject to the rule of law, and that is a founding principle of our democracy."

be subject to 受支配; 从属于; 可以…的
例句：The price is subject to final confirmation.
价目需最后确认时才作决定。

4. In other words, says Mr. Earnest, Americans may not choose which laws to follow.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, you were playing coconut ball.
也就是说你去玩椰子球吧！

5. Both Mr. Huckabee and Mr. Cruz identify themselves with evangelical Christianity, which is similar to Apostolic Christianity.

be similar to 类; 与…相似; 类乎
例句：The social behavior of dogs is similar to that of wolves.
狗的群体行为与狼相似。

6. Ms. Davis’ lawyers are asking for her to be able to continue her job, without approving any marriage licenses.

be able to 能够
例句：He is able to lift a very heavy weight.
他能举很重的份量。