VOA慢速英语:Experts Weigh Influence of China-Led Development Banks

短语讲解：

1. In a little over one year, Chinese-based development banks have made $3 billion available for projects in a number of countries.

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。

2. The administration of President Barack Obama decided against joining when the bank was set up in 2015.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
例句：The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims
双方同意组建一个委员会来调查那些索赔要求。

3. “China has gained in terms of soft power because it could bring several European powers on the table through AIIB.”

in terms of 根据; 用…的话; 就…而言
例句：All banks measure profit in terms of earnings per share.
银行以每一股份的赢利额来计算自己的利润。

4. She says the United States will not join because of the importance of investments in public works projects domestically.

because of 因为，由于
例句：John's jacket got out of shape because of the heavy rain.
约翰的夹克因为大雨而变形。

5. She also says the U.S. has been critical of multilateral organizations.

be critical of 不满
例句：He is critical of what I say.
他对我说的话横加挑剔。