VOA慢速英语:China to Clear Path on Mekong River for Large Ships

短语讲解：

1. Thailand is backing Chinese plans to clear parts of the Mekong River to allow large cargo ships to pass through.

pass through 通过; 经过; 经历; 经历并完成
例句：He was one of the last of the crowd to pass through the barrier
他是那群人里最后一批跨越障碍的。

2. The plans call for destroying small islands and rocky areas along the Mekong River as part of a 10-year project.

call for 要求; 需要
例句：Different circumstances call for different tactics.
不同的情势需要不同的策略。

3. China will reportedly provide one and a half billion dollars in loans and $10 billion in credit lines to pay for infrastructure and improve transport networks along the Mekong.

pay for 赔偿; 为…付钱
例句：I have had to pay for repairs to the house.
我不得不支付房屋维修费用。

4. The project is expected to be completed by 2025.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：You will be expected to work on Saturdays.
你们星期六要上班。

5. Millions of people also depend on the lower Mekong as a major source of food.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句：'You can depend on me,' Cross assured him.
“你可以信赖我，”克罗斯向他保证。