VOA慢速英语:Airbus to Test Self-Flying ‘Air Taxi’ in 2017

短语讲解：

1. Testing of the “air taxi” is expected to begin before the end of the year, according to Airbus chief executive Tom Enders.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

2. Uber’s plan would use small, fully electric aircraft that could take off and land like a helicopter, without the need for long runways.

take off 起飞; 脱掉
例句：However hot it is, he will not take off his coat.
无论多热,他也不会脱掉外衣。