VOA慢速英语:Democrats, Republicans Disagree on Supreme Court Nomination

短语讲解：

1. Both political parties believe the nomination is important because whoever is confirmed will be able to influence the court’s decisions.

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。

2. Legal experts at the meeting also disagreed on what should take place.

take place 发生，举行
例句：His graduation will never take place if he doesn't get to work.
如果他不下功夫，就永远不会毕业。

3. Other surveys find that a majority of Americans believe the Senate should at least debate and vote on the nomination of Merrick Garland to be a justice of the Supreme Court.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。