VOA慢速英语:China Space Plan to Develop “Strength and Size”

短语讲解：

1. In the next five years, the country plans to speed up the development of its space program.

speed up （使） 加速; 开快车; 加紧
例句：You notice that your breathing has speeded up a bit
你注意到自己的呼吸加快了一些。

2. China wants to become the first country to carry out a controlled landing of a probe on the far side of the moon in 2018.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句：The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government
社会民主党人仍有可能将其退出政府的威胁付诸实施。

3. China says it will use space for peaceful purposes, to guarantee national security and to carry out new scientific research according to the paper.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

4. It is expected to operate for at least 10 years.

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。

5. He says China will have to use advanced technology including a special satellite to communicate with the lander.

communicate with 与…联系，与…交往;
例句：Group members have to communicate with each other through role-play.
小组成员必须通过角色扮演互相交流。

6. They’ve been able to hit satellites in low orbits for quite some time.”

be able to 能够; 能
例句：They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break
他们可以帮忙照料孩子，这样你就可以歇一歇了。