VOA慢速英语:James Monroe: Last of the Cocked Hats

短语讲解：

1. He had a relaxed, likeable personality and was popular with voters.

be popular with 受…欢迎
例句：They feel that this is important to be popular with their friends.
他们觉得这是能让他们在朋友中变得受欢迎的很重要的方式。

2. The American economy also was doing well, at least at first. And the government was mostly united under a single party.

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。

3. They were able to move west in part because American soldiers had defeated a powerful alliance of Native American tribes.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break
他们可以帮忙照料孩子，这样你就可以歇一歇了。

4. That proposal started a debate that lasted more than a year.

more than 超过; 不只是; 很
例句：He supervised and trained more than 400 volunteers.
他指导和培训了400多名志愿者。

5. In addition, if Missouri entered the Union as a slave state, its lawmakers would move the balance of power toward the South.

in addition 另外; 并且; 除此之外
例句：You need money and time; in addition, you need diligence.
你需要钱和时间，此外还需要努力。

6. They had a close relationship with each other, as well as with their two surviving children, both daughters.

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。