短语讲解:
1. Earlier in the year, reports coming from Rio de Janeiro said the country was behind schedule in building housing and event spaces for the Olympics.
come from 源自; 来自某处; 出生于
例句:He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。
2. And athletes from some nations said they would not travel to Brazil because of worries about the Zika virus.
worry about 担忧, 烦恼; 惦念
例句:Don't worry about me; I'm very well.
别为我担心,我很好。
because of 因为,由于
例句:It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。
3. He spoke out against the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
speak out 毫无保留地说出
例句:Speak out. Don't just brood over things.
你有什么事就说吧, 别圈在心里。