和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Whose Finger Do You Want on the Button?

2016-11-06来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. In the expression button up, “button” is a verb.

button up 扣紧; 顺利完成
例句:Please button up your overcoat
请把你的大衣扣好。

2. Many people cannot talk about it without getting worked up.

talk about 讨论,谈论
例句:He went on to talk about his accident.
他接着谈到了他的意外事故。

3. Such issues can often lead to arguments.

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