VOA慢速英语:Abraham Lincoln: Martyr (Part Two)

短语讲解：

1.They were afraid that President Lincoln would use the power of the federal government to ban slavery in their states, as well as in other areas.

as well as 也，又
例句：They visited some factories, hospitals as well as the school.
他们参观了这所学校，还参观了工厂和医院。

2.He wanted generals who would not only win battles, but chase after the opposing forces and destroy them so they could not fight again.

not only...but (also) 不仅 … 而且 ..
例句：In production, we demand not only quantity but also quality.
我们的产品不但要求数量多，而且要求质量高。

3.Lincoln hoped that if the Union also rejected slavery, European countries would support the North – or at least not support the South.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

4.The federal government was not able to enforce the order at the time.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。

5.During the rest of his presidency, Lincoln worked in support of an anti-slavery amendment to the Constitution.

in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句：They are raising a fund in support of this good cause.
他们正在为赞助这一有益的事业而集资。