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