VOA慢速英语:Welcome to La La Land

短语讲解：

1. Today we talk about expressions involving Los Angeles, California.

talk about 讨论，谈论
例句：I had a long talk about this with my best friend
我和我最好的朋友就此事进行了长谈。

2. It is the second largest U.S. city in terms of population, after New York City.

in terms of 根据; 用…的话
例句：It can not be measured in terms of money.
这是不能用金钱衡量的。

3. But for today’s show we are going to focus on the dream–like, or ethereal, part of Los Angeles.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句：The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。

4. For some it is a city where big dreams come true; for others it is where their dreams die in cloud of smog.

come true 应验; 实现，成真
例句：You can make that dream come true.
你可以让那个梦想实现。

5. You can even say you are pitching yourself if you are looking for a job.

look for 寻找（某人或某物）
例句：I look for you everywhere continuously!
我一直在到处找你！