VOA慢速英语:South Korean Businesses, Culture Face Backlash in China

短语讲解：

1. But Korean businesses say they are suffering because of a dispute over a missile defense system located in South Korea.

because of 因为，由于
例句：It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。

2. But China has repeatedly spoken out against THAAD, saying the U.S. could use the system’s radar technology to monitor Chinese military activity.

speak out 毫无保留地说出
例句：Speak out. Don't just brood over things.
你有什么事就说吧, 别圈在心里。

3. But there are other examples of businesses suffering due to an economic backlash over THAAD.

due to 由于; 因为
例句：They may be due to senile atherosclerosis.
可能是由于老年性动脉硬化。

4. According to the Associated Press, China told South Korean travel agencies to stop selling tour packages to South Korea.

according to 根据，按照
例句：According to her, grandfather called at noon.
据她说,祖父在中午打来电话。

5. “Regardless of your attitude of opinion toward THAAD deployment on the Korean Peninsula, China has lost a lot of popularity among the Korean public.”

a lot of 诸多; 许多的
例句：I am spending a lot of money and time on this boat, but it is worth it
我在这艘船上花了很多金钱和时间，但都很值得。