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VOA慢速英语:Young Messi Fan Moves to Pakistan

2016-05-05来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. A 5-year-old Afghan boy who became world famous earlier this year has fled his country because of safety concerns.

because of 因为，由于
例句：John's jacket got out of shape because of the heavy rain.
约翰的夹克因为大雨而变形。

2. He was wearing a homemade soccer jersey that looked like the one worn by Lionel Messi, the Argentinian soccer star.

look like 看起来与（某人或某物）相像[相似]
例句：He doesn't look like a dead fox.
他不象一只死狐狸。

3. But Murtaza Ahmadi has not given up on soccer.

give up 放弃; 投降
例句：Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心，继续努力。

4. His father adds that Murtaza still hopes that one day he will be able to meet his hero, Lionel Messi.

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。