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VOA慢速英语:Oil Producers Seek a Deal to Lift Prices(翻译)

2016-11-02来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. During that time, a number of developments have affected the balance between oil supplies and demand.

a number of 一些; 许多的
例句：We had to face up to a number of seemingly contradictory concerns.
我们不得不正视若干看起来相互矛盾的问题。

2. The force can break up rock under the Earth’s surface, releasing oil and gas.

break up 结束; （使）破碎
例句：When does school break up?
学期什么时候结束？

3. The group is expected to meet in late November to finalize details of a production agreement.

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。

4. About two-thirds of electricity in the United States comes from coal and natural gas.

come from 源自; 来自某处; 出生于
例句：He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。