VOA慢速英语:Activists Versus Media at the University of Missouri

短语讲解：

1. For several weeks, #ConcernedStudent1950 activists were looking for media coverage of their protest at the University of Missouri or #Mizzou.

look for （某人或某物） 寻找; （麻烦） <口>找
例句：I look for you everywhere continuously!
我一直在到处找你！

2. The protesters called for university president Tim Wolfe to step down.

step down 退休，辞职
例句：I'm not ready to step down yet.
我还不准备辞职。

3. The protest and pressure on social media led to the resignation of Tim Wolfe and the chancellor on Monday.

lead to 导致; 把…带到; 领到
例句：These changes lead to neuritis.
这些变化导致神经炎。

4. They have set up a campsite in a public space on campus called the Carnahan Quad.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
例句：They set up many branches throughout the country.
他们在全国建立好多分公司。

5. A group of activists then encircled Tai to prevent him from taking photos.

prevent from 阻止， 防止
例句：In such wet weather we must prevent the seedlings from rotting.
这样的阴雨天要防止烂秧。

6. By mid-day Tuesday, signs on the campus protesting the media had been removed. The group began handing out pieces of paper that said the group should instead “welcome and thank” members of the media.

hand out 拿出; <非正>分发
例句：I rustle up a few helpers to hand out leaflets.
我找到几个助手散发传单。