VOA慢速英语:Apple’s New ‘Spaceship’ Headquarters Almost Complete

短语讲解：

1. Construction began in late 2013 and the cost of the project is estimated to be at least $5 billion.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

2. It rises up four levels from the ground. Apple’s late chief Steve Jobs once described the future building as looking “like a spaceship landed.

rise up 上升; 耸立; 起来造反
例句：He incited them to rise up against their officers.
他煽动他们起来反对他们的军官。

3. Thousands of smaller pieces were used to make a continuous glass wall that will stretch more than six kilometers.

be used to 习惯于，适用于
例句：This piece of cloth can be used to make a pair of pillow cases.
这块布可以做一对枕套。

4. Employees also get access to a large fitness center, as well as sitting areas and cafes to buy food.

as well as 也，又
例句：They visited some factories, hospitals as well as the school.
他们参观了这所学校，还参观了工厂和医院。

5. One union official said every detail – no matter how small – always required approvals from Apple managers.

no matter how 不管如何; 哪怕
例句：No matter how bad things get, people still have to eat.
无论情况多坏，人总得要吃饭。