和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:On to New Hampshire for US Presidential Candidates

2016-02-04来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. A third candidate, former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, dropped out of the race Monday night after a poor showing in Iowa.

drop out of 不参与,退出
例句:I saw something drop out of his pocket
我看见有什么东西从他口袋里掉出来。

2. Two other Democratic presidential votes take place later this month in Nevada and South Carolina.

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