慢速英语:Abortion Debate Takes Center Stage in US Election Campaign

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1. On Tuesday, Republican delegates agreed to support a call for a constitutional ban on abortion as part of their party’s platform.

call for 需要
例句：This is a problem that calls for immediate solution.
这是个迫切需要解决的问题。

2. People have very strong feelings on both sides, and it’s a single issue for a lot of people.

a lot of 大量
例句：I got a lot of mail from Japan. 
我收到许多来自日本的信件。 

3.  But they say the comments are likely to live on in Democratic political ads.

live on 靠...生活;以...为食
例句：Chinese live on rice. 
中国人以大米为主食。

4. And they say that if Mr. Akin continues to ignore calls to end his candidacy, the effects could be major.

continue to 继续
例句：The Policeman continues to shuffle toward her. 
警察还是慢慢地移步接近她。