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VOA慢速英语:US Secret Service Settles Discrimination Case

2017-01-20来源:VOA

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短语讲解：

1. The agents claimed they faced discrimination at work because of their race.

because of 因为，由于
例句：It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。

2. The Secret Service also agreed to take steps to help its employees move up within the organization.

take steps 采取措施
例句：She is not content with her present lot and wishes to take steps to improve it
她对自己目前的生活并不满意，希望能采取措施改善它。

3. I am pleased that we are able to finally put this chapter of Secret Service history behind us.

be able to 能够; 能
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。