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VOA慢速英语:US Senators Say Alliance with South Korea ‘Will Never Waiver’(翻译)

2016-07-20来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. They wrote that no matter who wins the presidential election in November, the U.S. will stay active in Asia.

no matter 不管; 不论; 不介意
例句:"No matter who point out our shortcoming, we will correct them."
不管谁指出我们的缺点,我们都改正。

2. The two senators also referred to presidential candidates who “suggested that we ought to negotiate better deals with our partners and allies.”

ought to 理应; 应当,应该
例句:He ought to have kept his promise.
他原本应该遵守自己的诺言。

3. They also note that any arms buildup would hurt international efforts to pressure North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons.

give up 放弃; 投降
例句:Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心,继续努力。

4. Recently the U.S. and South Korea agreed to deploy the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense missile system, or THAAD. China and Russia opposed the deployment of the THAAD system.

agree to 同意, 赞成, 同意照办
例句:I cannot but agree to your decision.
我不得不同意你的决定。

5. Some in the South are worried about public health and safety concerns.

worry about 担忧, 烦恼; 惦念
例句:Don't worry about being late. It's fine.
别为迟到担心了 没有关系。