VOA慢速英语:Grammar and Presidential Elections: Part One

短语讲解：

1. In other words, the order of words and the way they are used can direct attention to important ideas and help make points clearer.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, menus provide a pedagogic vector.
换句话说，菜单是一条学习的途径。

2. At the end of the comment, Trump uses a clear sentence fragment: "A nation in mourning."

at the end of 在…结尾，在…末端
例句：He parted with us at the end of the trip.
旅行结束时他和我们分手了。

3. Trump wants to persuade voters that Hillary Clinton will not be able to stop violence around the world.

be able to 能够; 能，会
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。

4. Both of these possible sentences, even if they carry the same meaning, are longer and less direct.

even if 哪怕; 虽然; 即使
例句：You must get there in time even if the weather should change.
即令天气变化，你也要按时赶到。

5. However, in general, fragments are best used only once in a while – and only if you understand what you are doing with them!

in general 通常; 大体上; 一般而言
例句：I think we need to improve our educational system in general
我认为有必要从整体上改进我们的教育体系。