VOA慢速英语:AP: Clinton Wins Delegates to Become Party Nominee

短语讲解：

1. The former secretary of state reached the total with support from super delegates in addition to pledged delegates won from the primary elections.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to French, he has to study Japanese.
除了法语外,他还得学日语。

2. Democratic primaries are taking place in six states on Tuesday, including California and New Jersey.

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. The president intends certainly through the fall, if not earlier, to engage in this campaign," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said.

engage in 经营; 参加，从事
例句：They engage in the study of music.
他们从事音乐研究。

4. He told VOA the importance of the moment might be lost since Clinton has been expected to win the Democratic race.

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。