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VOA慢速英语:World’s 5th Tallest Building Opens in South Korea

2017-04-09来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1.The event was celebrated in a ceremony with a fireworks display that lit up the building and the sky.

light up 照亮; 点烟
例句:It' s time to light up.
该点灯了。

2.The building also has the highest swimming pool in the world, as well as the world’s fastest elevator.

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。

3.The launch came during a troubled time for the Lotte Group, which is known for its international chain of supermarkets.

be known for 因…而众所周知
例句:The result of the ballot will not be known for two weeks
无记名投票的结果将于两周后公布。