VOA慢速英语:Opposites Face off in France’s Presidential Election

短语讲解：

1.The final debate between the two remaining candidates in France’s presidential election took place Wednesday.

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.Eleven candidates took part in the first vote.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：If you want knowledge, you must take part in the practice of changing reality.
你要有知识，你就得参加变革现实的实践。

3.Current President Francois Hollande chose not to seek reelection because of his low popularity among voters.

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。

4. After the first vote in April, Le Pen gave up leadership of the party saying she wants to be “above partisan considerations.”

give up 放弃; 投降; 把…让给; 戒除;
例句：Don't give up hope; keep on trying.
不要灰心，继续努力。