和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Young Senegalese Turn to English

2016-07-27来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. It is late afternoon in the small village of Fandene, Senegal. Students begin to arrive at the local school.

arrive at 到达; 来到; 达成
例句:I calculated that we would arrive at 6.00 p.m.
我估计,我们下午6时会到达。

2. Diouf is especially concerned about the quality of education in rural areas.

concern about 使(自己)关心…
例句:She showed great concern about you.
她很为你担心。

3. In addition to Hinders’ fellowship, the U.S. Department of State supports several educational exchange programs in Senegal.

in addition to 除…之外
例句:In addition to his salary, he has a bonus of 25 yuan per month.
除工资外,他每月还有二十五元钱奖金。

4. “We’re bringing young African leaders from every country in Africa to the United States to study, to meet with other Africans, to meet with the president.

meet with 碰到; 偶然遇到; 遭受
例句:They will surely meet with due punishment.
他们一定会受到应得的惩罚。