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