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VOA慢速英语:Vietnam, EU Trade Deal Talks Look Hopeful

2015-12-28来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. That is because Vietnam is moving closer to reaching a trade deal with the European Union.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾
例句：I have a huge pile of letters to deal with.
我有一大堆信件要处理。

2. He says the European agreement is less centered on business compared with the 12-nation TPP trade deal.

compare with 比较; （把…）与…相比
例句：How does your new house compare with your old one?
你的新房子和旧房子比起来怎么样?

3. This is because of stronger rules for patents that will prevent copying.

because of 因为
例句：John's jacket got out of shape because of the heavy rain.
约翰的夹克因为大雨而变形。

4. Jana Herceg said if the Vietnam deal is finalized, it could set an example and speed up talks with other parties.

speed up （使）加速; 开快车
例句：We will be able to speed up that day.
我们要促使这一天的来临。