VOA慢速英语:Chinese Travel Up Despite Economy Down

短语讲解：

1. You know, in the past where it was more about buying an expensive watch or a bag, and showing that off.

show off 使突出; 炫耀，卖弄
例句：His show off only serves to show up his ignorance.
他的卖弄只不过暴露了他自己的无知。

2. The increased spending on tourism outside of China comes at a time when Chinese officials are dealing with a slowing economy at home.

at a time 依次， 逐一
例句：Can I borrow two books at a time ?
我能一次借两本书吗？
deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾; 与…交易
例句：Imperical edicts could deal with very varied matters.
皇帝的诏节涉及各个方面的事物。

3. Instead, concerns about the economy may encourage Chinese to look for investments abroad.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：She showed great concern about you.
她很为你担心。
look for 寻找; （某人或某物）
例句：Consumers look for the best values for that they spend.
消费者总是希望他们所花的钱能获得最大的价值。