和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:A Clinton Finds a Changing Democratic Party

2016-07-27来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. She is expected to accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday, the last day of the four-day convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句:The ad could hardly be expected to boost sales.
不可能指望这样的广告会起到促销作用。

2. For example, Bill Clinton supported and won passage of a bill requiring most companies to offer family leave so a worker could deal with an emergency.

deal with 应付; 对待; 惠顾; 与…交易
例句:We have to be prepared to deal with a range of possible cases.
我们必须准备应付各种可能的情况。

3. For example, they want companies to continue paying employees for up to 12 weeks if they have to take care of a sick child or parent.

take care of 照顾
例句:I' ll take care of the affairs of office.
我来处理办公室的日常事务。