VOA慢速英语:Budget Deal Includes More US Money to Combat Famine

短语讲解：

1.Congress is expected to approve the $1 trillion spending bill later this week.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：But it's also been emphasized that no major policy changes can be expected to come out of the meeting
但是也已经强调过，此次会议预计不会带来重大政策转变。

2.He said, “America will be stronger and safer because of this government funding bill.

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。

3.The group must show willingness to take steps to reduce violence against Israelis.
 
take steps to 采取措施
例句：She is not content with her present lot and wishes to take steps to improve it
她对自己目前的生活并不满意，希望能采取措施改善它。