VOA慢速英语:New 'Budget of Change' in Nigeria

短语讲解：

1. He said earlier budgets were filled with money that went directly to lawmakers.

fill with （使） 充[挤]满; 使满怀（某种情感等）
例句：His mind began to fill with dreadful thoughts,
他心里逐渐充满种种可怕的念头。

2. “This huge amount can be cut down to provide developmental projects to the citizens and address our economic problems,” he said.

cut down 减少; 裁短
例句：He was ordered to cut down his daily consumption of food.
他遵嘱减少自己每天摄入的食物量。