VOA慢速英语:Comic Book Fans Create Community at 'Awesome Con'(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. But for some people, such characters and their stories are more than just simple entertainment.

but for 要不是
例句：But for my brother' s help, I would not have finished.
要不是我兄弟的帮助，我是无法完成的。

2. In addition to comic book lovers, fans of video games and professional wrestling attend the event.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。

3. Many people also wear costumes to look like their favorite characters. Dressing in such clothing is often called “cosplay.”

look like 看起来与（某人或某物）相像[相似]
例句：What does she look like?
她长什么样？

4. Penrod suggests that any new television show or movie can succeed or fail because of the attention fans give.

because of 因为，由于
例句：The journey was slow because of continual stops.
由于常常停下来，所以行程很慢。