VOA慢速英语:Japan’s Yen Gains in Value against US Dollar

短语讲解：

1. The Japanese yen has risen to its highest value in relation to the United States dollar in one and one half years.

in relation to 与…有关
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. Japanese officials have said they may be willing to take additional measures to fight the rising value of the yen.

be willing to 乐于; 肯; 甘于
例句：That man will be willing to talk to you.
那人乐意跟你聊聊。