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VOA慢速英语:NFL Season Opens Without Quarterbacks Brady, Manning

2016-09-08来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. Fans of American-style football are looking forward to the opening of the National Football League season on September 8.

look forward to 期望，盼望
例句：We look forward to the dawn of better days.
我们期待较好的日子的来临。

2. They will play against each other for the next four months.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：Work and play shaded into each other.
工作和娱乐渐渐地融合起来。

3. In football, the quarterback is responsible for starting each play with the ball and throwing it, running it or handing it off to a teammate.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因; 主管
例句：You'll be responsible for anything wrong.
出了事唯你是问。

4. Denver, Carolina and New England are expected to be good.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。