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VOA慢速英语:Asian-Americans Active in US Politics

2016-01-30来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. A growing number of Asian Americans are becoming active in politics, according to demographic researchers.

according to 根据,按照
例句:But simple I according to my skill.
很简单,我将按我的技能行事。

2. But a move away from Republican candidates has taken place over the years.

take place 发生
例句:Earthquakes take place far underground.
地震则发生在地球的极深处。

3. He now lives in southern California.

live in 住在学习[工作]的地方; 住在(某地) 存在于…
例句:We used to live in Shanghai but now we live in Beijing.
我们以前住在上海,但现在住在北京。

4. Definitely both parties need to step up their game and reach out to us.

step up 走上; (使) 增加
例句:We must step up our vigilance.
我们一定要提高警惕。

5. By 2040, nearly one in 10 people in the U.S. is expected to be Asian American.
 
be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句:I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。