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VOA慢速英语:Iowa Voters Say ‘Enough, Already!’

2016-02-02来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. Iowa voters learned a lot about the candidates from newspaper ads and television commercials.

a lot 很多
例句：I have a lot to say in relation to that affair.
关于那件事我有好多话要说。

2. Many text messages were sent out in an effort to influence Democratic and Republican voters.

send out 发出; 发送; 长出
例句：He was sent out to convert the heathens.
他被派去教化那些异教徒。

3. Many Iowans say they are ready for the political candidates, media workers and pollsters to leave town.

be ready for 为...做好准备
例句：We have to be ready for any eventuality.
我们必须准备好以防万一的后果。

4. Patty added that she is looking forward to Monday night when the caucuses will be finished.

look forward to 期望，盼望
例句：We look forward to the dawn of better days.
我们期待较好的日子的来临。