VOA慢速英语:What Is So Special About Trump’s First 100 Days?

短语讲解：

1.In fact, many observers point out that the major issues earlier U.S. presidents faced often came much later in their terms.

in fact 事实上; 实际上，其实
例句：You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties
你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。
point out 指明; 指出，把注意力引向…; 提示; 点明
例句：Please don' t take it amiss, if I point out your errors.
假如我指出你的错，请别见怪。

2.Les cent jours meant the short time in which Napoleon escaped from exile, raised an army, and briefly regained power in France.

escape from 逃避; 逃出; 从…漏出; 发出
例句：He told us the story of his escape from the enemy.
他向我们叙说了他逃离敌人的经过。

3.By the time he took office the following January, banks were beginning to fail.

take office 就职; 任职; 绾结印绶; 到职
例句：When you take office supplies home, you are stealing.
你把办公室的用品拿回家，你就在偷窃了。

4. At the same time, Trump has dismissed the importance of the 100-day anniversary.

at the same time 同时; 一起; 但是; 然而
例句：The machines all started up at the same time.
所有的机器都同时开动了。