VOA慢速英语:Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan Become a Force in Politics

短语讲解：

1. And that’s really allowed me to speak up without fear.

speak up 大声讲; 畅所欲言
例句：We must dare to think, speak up and act.
我们必须敢想，敢说，敢干。

2. After all, what are the folks who don’t agree with me and my political adversaries going to do – blow me up?

agree with 与某人[观点]一致， 同意[赞同]某人的意见; 与…相符， 与…一致
例句：I agree with you to some degree.
在某种程度上我与你意见一致。

3. Matt Miller is the chief policy officer for the organization, as well as a veteran himself.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys.
让我们同甘共苦吧。

4. Miller says that veterans who become politicians are concerned about soldiers after they return from service.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：She showed great concern about you.
她很为你担心。