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VOA慢速英语:Obama to Discuss Trade, Human Rights in Vietnam

2016-05-22来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. His visit is expected to strengthen the growing economic and strategic relationship between the United States and Vietnam.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句:I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

2. He said the “Trans Pacific Partnership is the key to helping Vietnam begin a new chapter and move away from China’s orbit.

move away from 远离
例句:We don't want to move away from London.
我们不想离开伦敦。

3. They are both concerned about China’s activities in the South China Sea.

concern about 使(自己)关心…
例句:All the teachers are concern about my progress on learning.
所有的老师都关心我学习方面的进步.

4. Observers will watch for any information during Obama’s visit that shows the two countries are willing to work together more closely.

work together 合作; 同…在同一处工作
例句:We work together in harness for the president.
我们都是总统的马前卒。

5. The country also refuses to depend on others for defense.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句:Yon may depend on it that they will support you.
你相信好了,他们会支持你的。