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VOA慢速英语:Clinton, Trump are a Study in Contrasts

2016-05-07来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. American businessman Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are likely to face each other in the U.S. presidential election this year.

each other 互相,彼此
例句:Do you often help each other with your lessons?
你们经常互相帮助复习功课吗?

2. But that might be the only thing they have in common.

in common 相同; 共同
例句:I have no doubt little in common with the world of fashion.
我的确毫无上流社会的气息。

3. He is known for his promise to “make America great again.”

be known for 因…而众所周知
例句:London used to be a city known for its "black fogs."
伦敦的“黑雾”一向闻名。

4. Hillary Clinton grew up in a middle class family near Chicago.

grow up 长大; 向上生长; 成熟
例句:A little trade began to grow up.
小生意开始兴隆起来。

5. At the same time, both candidates want China to use its influence in dealing with nuclear-armed North Korea.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾; 与…交易
例句:I have a huge pile of letters to deal with.
我有一大堆信件要处理。