VOA慢速英语:Will the American Election Affect US Foreign Policy in Asia?

短语讲解：

1. The two main candidates for president of the United States have spoken about a lot about Asia during the election campaign.

speak about 谈论; 提到…
例句：He has nothing to speak about that thing.
关于那件事他没有什么可说的。

2. Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are critical of trade deals with Asian nations

be critical of 不满
例句：He be critical of worship of famous pop singer from hongkong and taiwan .
他对崇拜港台歌星持批评态度。

3. Those countries are responsible for 40 percent of world trade.

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

4. He says some changes may take place under the next president, but the alliance will remain strong.

take place 发生，举行
例句：His graduation will never take place if he doesn't get to work.
如果他不下功夫，就永远不会毕业。