VOA慢速英语:Commonly Used Nouns

短语讲解：

1. The parent wants the child to do well in school, but the child does not like to read books.

do well in 成绩好，…做得好
例句：He will do well in that work because he has a lot on the ball.
他会做好这件事，因为他很有一手。

2. In fact, a few nouns are often used in conversation.

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。

3. In this sentence, thing refers to some kind of communication – in this case, a rumor – about two people going to a dance together.

refer to 参考; 指的是; 涉及
例句：I mention this point now in passing and shall refer to it again.
这一点现在顺便提一下，以后还会讲到。

4. The word thing, in the example, is used to suggest a general situation in which the speaker expresses their opinion.

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。

5. These definitions are difficult to learn, but the most important thing is that you do not give up.

give up 放弃; 投降; 把…让给
例句：Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心，继续努力。