VOA慢速英语:One in Four Americans Make Money from the Online Economy(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. In these surveys, people are asked for their opinions of different products or well-known people.

ask for 请求…; 要求…; 找…; 自找麻烦
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

2. When drivers are ready to pick up passengers, they use their ride-share company’s app.

pick up 捡起; 接载
例句：He wanted to pick up a clean shirt.
他要拿一件干净的衬衫。

3. Sixty-eight percent say the gig economy is good for people who want flexibility when they work.

be good for 值得，有效; 利于
例句：Do it up. It'll be good for you.
把它喝完，它对你有益。

4. According to Pew, 68 percent say they are already employed full time or part time.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to etiquette, you should stand up to meet a guest.
按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。