和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Trump Supporters Expect President-elect to Carry Out Promises

2016-11-21来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. Trump said term limits are a good way to make sure politicians represent the people, not special interests.

make sure 把事情弄清楚,核实或查明某事物
例句:I think it is true, but you had better make sure.
我想这是真的,但你最好证实一下。

2. By holding his feet to the fire, Stellmack means protesting if Trump does not carry out campaign promises.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句:No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。

3. I have a friend who is gay, and very liberal, and very upset and worried about what Trump will do as president,” Bartman said.

worry about 担忧, 烦恼; 惦念
例句:Don't worry about him; he is a cheerful and elastic man.
别为他担心;他是个快活开朗的人。