VOA慢速英语:Many Americans Like Obama, But Reject His Party

短语讲解：

1. Republicans now hold more power nationwide than at any time since the 1920s.

at any time 随时; 任何时候
例句：If you have any questions, you can come and ask me at any time.
你有问题，随时可以来问我。

2. The Washington Post newspaper recently noted that “the biggest stain on (Obama’s) political legacy may turn out to be the decimation of the Democratic Party on his watch.”

turn out 关掉; 结果是; 制造
例句：Be calm and sit tight and everything will turn out well.
保持镇静，听其自然，一切都会好转。

3. Republicans will have as many as 52 to 53 of the 100 seats in the Senate and at least a 41-seat majority in the 435-seat House.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。