VOA慢速英语:Telecommunications Deal Gets Attention of US Lawmakers, Candidates(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. The two lawmakers are from opposing political parties. Lee belongs to the Republican Party, while Klobuchar is a Democrat.

belong to 属于
例句：I belong to no party.
我不属于任何派别。

2. The business deal would be the biggest in the world this year, according to the Reuters news agency.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

3. A spokesman for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said there are many questions and concerns about the proposal.

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

4. Jeff Bewkes, Time Warner’s chief, said combining with AT&T would speed up the company’s ability to provide information to its consumers.

speed up （使） 加速; 开快车; 加紧
例句：We will be able to speed up that day.
我们要促使这一天的来临。