和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Cameron Calls for Female Immigrants to Learn English

2016-01-21来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. He says there is no connection between a lack of English and being radicalized.

a lack of 缺乏,缺少
例句:There was a lack of professionalism in their dealings.
他们的经营方式缺乏专业水准。

2. But, he said, “if you are not able to speak English, not able to integrate, you may find, therefore, you have challenges understanding what your identity is and therefore you could be more susceptible to the extremist message.”

be able to 能够
例句:He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。

3. The classes would focus on immigrant woman living in isolated communities.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句:Instead, we should focus on long-term trends.
因此,我们应该将焦点集中在长期趋势。

4. He says that has an effect on their learning ability because “education starts in the home.

have an effect on 对…有影响,对…起作用,产生效果
例句:What you say or do will have an effect on others.
你所说或所做的每一件事都会对别人产生影响。