和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Chinese Company’s Connection to US Universities Raises Questions

2016-11-06来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Dipont founder and chief executive Benson Zhang says his company is not involved in any wrongdoing.

involve in 使参与[陷入,牵扯到]
例句:We only discuss the relative problems we are all involve in.
我们只讨论与我们每个人有关的问题.

2. That could lead to an investigation if it appears that New York law was violated.

lead to 导致; 把…带到
例句:Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。

3. The company paid for the cost of officers’ flights.

pay for 赔偿; 为…付钱
例句:I' ll give you double pay for working overtime.
你加班我付你双倍工钱。

4. Emails show that, in some cases, admissions officers could choose less-costly flights in exchange for up to $4,500 in cash.

in exchange for 交换
例句:He gave me an apple in exchange for a cake.
他给我一个苹果,换一块蛋糕。

5. He told Reuters U.S. admissions officers are able to accept payments for travel costs when visiting American high schools.

be able to 能够; 能
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。