VOA慢速英语:Rio Olympic Games Open This Weekend(翻译)

1. At the last summer Olympics, the 2012 London games, the United States won 46 gold medals and 104 medals in all. China was second, with 38 gold medals and a total of 88.

a total of 总数为
例句：Their expenses reached a total of 1, 000 pounds.
他们的花费总计1000英镑。

2. And the agency accused the Russian government of being involved and covering up the activity.

cover up 掩盖; 掩饰; 盖起来
例句：He tried to cover up his guilt by lying.
他企图用说谎来掩盖罪行。

3. At a meeting in Rio this week, WADA and the IOC criticized each other.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：Do you often help each other with your lessons?
你们经常互相帮助复习功课吗？

4. Aside from the question of which country will win the most medals, some people are worried about the health of the competitors.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念
例句：Don't worry about being late. It's fine.
别为迟到担心了 没有关系。

5. Athletes are being careful about the time they spend out of doors because of concerns about the Zika virus.

because of 因为，由于
例句：John's jacket got out of shape because of the heavy rain.
约翰的夹克因为大雨而变形。

6. Olympic organizers say they are not overly concerned about Zika since the games take place during Rio de Janeiro’s winter.

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。