VOA慢速英语:Driverless Cars to Carry Uber Passengers in Pittsburgh

短语讲解：

1. Each car will have a driver in front, as a safety measure, to take control of the vehicle if needed.

take control of 控制
例句：There must be someone who can take control of these naughty children
应该有人能管住这些淘气的孩子。

2. It is exciting for the American public to be able to see up close what this technology looks and feels like.

be able to 能够; 能
例句：They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break
他们可以帮忙照料孩子，这样你就可以歇一歇了。

3. Uber also announced a $300 million deal with an automobile manufacturer, Volvo, to cooperate on self-driving technology and supply vehicles.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾
例句：Anti-riot squads were called out to deal with the situation.
防暴队奉命出动以对付这一局势。

4. And that’s a really new way of thinking about mobility in the American transportation system.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：I want you to have time alone to think about yourself.
我想让你有机会单独想想自己。