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VOA慢速英语:Venezuela’s President Declares State of Emergency as Economy Worsens

2016-05-17来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. On Saturday, thousands of protestors appeared in the streets of Caracas in support of a recall referendum.

in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句：They are raising a fund in support of this good cause.
他们正在为赞助这一有益的事业而集资。

2. Now they might be able to be riding out this storm a little easier if oil was at $100 a barrel.

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。