VOA慢速英语:US Investigates Trade Imbalances with Southeast Asian Countries

短语讲解：

1.He accused some countries of unfairly keeping the value of their currency low compared to the value of the U.S. dollar.

compare to 把…比作， 喻为; 与…相比
例句：Compare to city, country looks like the world without its clothes on.
比起城市，乡村看上去好似没有穿上衣服的世界。

2.Government and business officials in Malaysia are also worried about the U.S. trade review.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念; 挂虑
例句：Don't worry about me; I'm very well.
别为我担心，我很好。

3.He said it would have a “huge impact” on Vietnam’s economy, which depends on exports.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句：I can always depend on you, Sam.
我知道我可以依靠你 ，Sam。

4. Soon after he took office in January, Trump withdrew from the Trans Pacific Partnership – or, TPP – agreement.

take office 就职; 任职; 绾结印绶
例句：When will the new President take office?
新总统什么时候就职。

5.Thayer said Vietnam hoped for a strong American presence in Asia to balance China’s influence, especially in the South China Sea.

hope for 希望， 希望得到
例句：Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.
〔谚语〕作最好的打算，作最坏的准备。

6.He says relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, which have been built up over the past 20 years, may be hurt because of a possible change in trade policy.

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。

7.He says relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, which have been built up over the past 20 years, may be hurt because of a possible change in trade policy.

build up 逐步建立; 增进
例句：The regime built up the largest army in Africa
该政权逐渐建立起一支非洲规模最大的军队。