VOA慢速英语:Franklin Pierce: Ineffective

短语讲解：

1.Pierce was known for being social – and for his good looks.

be known for 因…而众所周知
例句：The result of the ballot will not be known for two weeks
无记名投票的结果将于两周后公布。

2.As a result, fewer people could object to him, they reasoned.

as a result 结果， 因此
例句：As a result, the bad thing has been turned into a good one.
结果坏事变成了好事。

3.Bennie was killed instantly in front of his parents.

in front of 面前; 在…前面; 当着…的面
例句：I stood for a few moments in front of the nearest shop window.
我在最近的一家商店的橱窗前站了一会儿。