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VOA慢速英语:Where Is the 'Bone of Contention' Located?

2017-06-25来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1.This expression comes from the fact that two dogs would often fight over a bone, with neither animal wanting to give in to the other.

come from 源自; 来自某处; 出生于; 由…造成
例句:He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。

2.Now, another expression related to bone of contention that also uses the word “bone,” is to have a bone to pick.

relate to 涉及; 同…有…关系;
例句:I think it is important for children to have brothers and sisters they can relate to
我认为对孩子们来讲有可以相互理解沟通的兄弟姐妹很重要。

3.A sticking point is similar to holding a grudge.

be similar to 类; 与…相似; 类乎
例句:This behavior is similar to buckling of strut.
这种状态类似于压杆的屈曲。

4.Two people can also hold a grudge against each other.

each other 互相,彼此
例句:Do you often help each other with your lessons?
你们经常互相帮助复习功课吗?

5.Well, it turns out that three other Greek goddesses wanted that golden apple.

turn out 关掉; 结果是; 制造; 出席
例句:Be calm and sit tight and everything will turn out well.
保持镇静,听其自然,一切都会好转。