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VOA慢速英语:US Air Force Faces Shortage of Fighter Jet Mechanics(翻译)

2016-12-05来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. The fighter pilot shortage is happening at a time when private airline companies are adding pilots.

at a time 依次，逐一，每次
例句：Can I borrow two books at a time ?
我能一次借两本书吗？

2. Two Air Force generals told VOA that the military is still able to meet the demands for fighter jet support.

be able to 能够
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。

3. So even at night when we’re not flying, they’re workin' on the planes and making sure that they’re ready to go for the next day.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：I make sure I make time for fishing because it's how I de-stress.
我一定会腾出时间去钓鱼，因为这是我减压放松的方法。