VOA慢速英语:Common Adverbs in Conversation: Amplifiers, Downtoners

短语讲解：

1. In particular, the exchange offers examples of some of the most important adverbs that you will hear in everyday speech.

in particular 尤其， 特别
例句：I think a lot of people, women in particular, steer clear of these sensitive issues.
我认为很多人，特别是女性，都会回避这些敏感问题。

2. These words are useful in a number of settings.

a number of 一些; 许多的
例句：Two significant constants have been found in a number of research studies.
若干研究已经发现了两个重要常量。

3. You are learning about how strongly they feel about something.

learn about 获得，学得; 得知有关…的消息
例句：Childrenseem to learn about computers by osmosis.
儿童似乎不知不觉地就了解了计算机。