VOA慢速英语:South Korea Prepares for Presidential Election

短语讲解：

1.It is to take place earlier than planned because former President Park Geun-hye was removed from office by South Korea’s National Assembly in December.

take place 发生，举行
例句：A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。

2.Government lawyers say large and powerful Korean companies were given favors in exchange for donations to organizations controlled by a friend of Park.

in exchange for 交换
例句：He gave me an apple in exchange for a cake.
他给我一个苹果，换一块蛋糕。

3.Tensions have risen because of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s efforts to develop nuclear and missile programs.

because of 因为
例句：All the planes were socked in yesterday because of the thick mist.
由于雾大，昨天所有的飞机都停飞了。

4.We need to be able to apply some pressure and coercion on North Korea, but on the other hand we should also start discussions and dialogue with North Korea,” Moon said.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。

5.In a speech accepting his party’s nomination, he promised to be a “resolute strongman” who can deal with pressure from the United States, China, Japan, North Korea and Russia.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾; 与…交易
例句：A decisive person is needed to deal with the situation.
应付这一局面需要一个坚决果断的人。

6.In addition to security, the South Korean economy will be a major election issue.

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。

7.While Moon has the most support, some of the other candidates are reportedly thinking about leaving the race and giving their support to Ahn.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：What do you really think about it?
你对那件事究竟是怎样想的?