VOA慢速英语:China Seeks Recognition as Market Economy(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. China joined the WTO on December 11, 2001. On Sunday, part of China’s agreement with the trade group came to an end.

come to an end 结束，终止; 完事; 期满
例句：It has not come to an end even after three years.
三年了，事情还没落局。

2. This year, the world’s second largest economy is expected to grow by less than seven percent.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

3. China considers market economy status important to its efforts to increase or at least support trade levels.

at least 至少
例句：At least, I sincerely hope so.
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。

4. The disagreement over China’s position in the WTO adds to growing concerns about free trade around the world.

concern about 使（自己）关心…
例句：The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in Africa
该团体对有关非洲政治暴力的报道表示关切。