VOA慢速英语:If You Did Not Get into Harvard, Do Not Worry

短语讲解：

1. The researchers say people who apply to these selective schools do well even if they are not accepted to schools like Princeton University or Dartmouth College.

even if 哪怕; 虽然; 即使
例句：One cannot but admire her even if one may not like her.
你即使不喜欢她也只得佩服她。

2. A professor from the University of Wisconsin spoke with Casselman.

speak with 和…谈话，和…商量
例句：Can I speak with Mr. or Mrs. Burns?
我可以跟Burns先生或太太通话吗？