VOA慢速英语:China Economy Shows Lowest Growth Since 2009

短语讲解：

1. It is battling China’s worst economic slowdown in more than six years.

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

2. The top economic official, Premier Li Keqiang, said in September he would accept growth below that level as long as the economy keeps creating new jobs.

as long as 只要; 如果; 既然
例句：You may borrow this book as long as you keep it clean.
只要你不把书弄脏，就可以借给你。

3. Chinese leaders have been trying to reassure world markets for months that the economy is under control.

under control 被控制住; 处于控制之下
例句：Is everything under control?
一切都在掌握之中吗？

4. He expects the Chinese government will lower its yearly growth target in its next five-year plan at the end of this month.

at the end of 在…结尾，在…末端
例句：At the end of the wood, the path diverges to the left.
在树林的尽头,小路向左拐去。

5. Some top Chinese leaders have expressed concerns about the economy.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：The nurses' strike typifies public concern about our hospitals.
这次护士罢工集中地反映出公众对医疗事业的关心。