和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:For Love's Sake...Hang Up the Phone!

2017-02-14来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. And a lot of married couples, friends and family members argue about time spent on mobile devices.

a lot of 诸多; 许多的
例句:I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it
我在这艘船上花了很多金钱和时间,但都很值得。

2. And when they don’t think about it, they don’t understand the wear and tear it’s causing on the relationship.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句:I'll have a think about that
我会考虑考虑的。

3. “We’re not thoughtfully progressing in terms of how we’re using technology.”

in terms of 根据; 用…的话
例句:In terms of styling, I had an idea of what I wanted.
在车型方面,我有我的想法。

4. In fact, the knowledge and competence is moving towards the youngest generation that’s using the technology because they’re the ones bounding forward fearlessly, and finding out what ways you can get in trouble.

in fact 事实上; 实际上
例句:You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
你不得不承认,你事实上是陷入了困境。
find out 发现; 使发作
例句:I'll find out the address,and ring you back.
我找到地址后再与你通电话。
get in trouble 惹上麻烦
例句: If you get in trouble, don't hesitate to ask for advice.
如果碰到麻烦,要赶紧向人求教。