VOA慢速英语:Please Don't Boycott Us!

短语讲解：

1. At that time, Ireland was under British rule.

at that time 当时; 在那时
例句：At that time no power can cope with England naval strength.
当时，没有一国能和英国海军对抗。

2. In particular, Boycott clashed with a man named Michael Davitt.

in particular 尤其， 特别
例句：It is held in particular esteem.
它受到特别器重。

3. Davitt suggested to the farmers that instead of attacking Captain Boycott, they should simply refuse to do business with him.

instead of （用…） 代替…， （是…）而不是…
例句：A spirit lamp burns spirits instead of oil.
酒精灯里点的不是油而是酒精。

4. Boycott’s workers and servants refused to carry out his orders.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成; 抬出去
例句：No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。

5. These days, consumers are able to use their buying power to boycott businesses they consider unethical or abusive.

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

6. Companies found to be mistreating their employees, breaking labor deals or polluting the environment can quickly find themselves in the middle of a boycott.

in the middle of 在…的中间
例句：It landed smack(-dab) in the middle of the carpet.
那东西正好落在地毯的中央。