VOA慢速英语:The Sounds of Grammar with Betty Azar

短语讲解：

1. You can even leisurely look up the meaning of a word.

look up 查找; 向上看; 改善
例句：We can look up the word in the dictionary.
我们可以在字典里查这个字。

2. And at least in writing there are spaces between words.

at least 至少
例句：In fact it requires at least n generators.
事实上，它至少要有n个元素。

3. And then, sometimes native speakers drop not only sounds but complete words.

not only...but...不仅...而且...
例句：These not only help in presentation but also help orient users.
这不仅有助于表达，而且可以帮助使用者在创建时更好地定位。

4. In contrast, eat is a content word.

in contrast 相比之下
例句：In contrast,Americans tend to spend more than they have.
相反，美国人倾向超前消费。

5. I'll see you later if they are familiar with the forms and meanings of verb tenses.

be familiar with 熟悉; 认识
例句：She is familiar with such things.
她对这类事情很熟悉。