VOA慢速英语:Goodbye, Summer. Hello, Autumn. Or Is It Fall?

短语讲解：

1. In half of the world, summer has come to an end.

come to an end 结束，终止; 完事; 期满
例句：It has not come to an end even after three years.
三年了，事情还没落局。

2. If you have a car, you make sure the tires and fluids are also ready for the cold winter months.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：I make sure I make time for fishing because it's how I de-stress.
我一定会腾出时间去钓鱼，因为这是我减压放松的方法。

3. They put away their lightweight summer clothes and flip flops, and bring out their coats, sweaters and boots.

bring out 出版; 取出（某物）
例句: I want to bring out clearly all the issues that are involved.
我想把所涉问题都清楚地提出来。

4. This guarantees the child can satisfy their sweet tooth at any time.

at any time 随时;任何时候
例句：You are welcome to visit the hospital at any time.
你可以随时来医院。

5. The expression autumn years refers to the later years of a person’s life, especially after a person has stopped working.

refer to 参考;指的是
例句：I mention this point now in passing and shall refer to it again.
这一点现在顺便提一下，以后还会讲到。