慢速英语:Trump Continues Tradition with Speech to Congress

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短语讲解：

1. He is expected to discuss his plan to increase military spending by nearly 10 percent, or $54 billion, offset by equal cuts in non-defense spending.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

2. Trump is likely to repeat some of the comments he made last week in a speech before conservatives.

be likely to 可能
例句：They, too, would be likely to exact a high price for their cooperation.
他们也可能会为提供合作而索要高价。

3. We will take care of our great, great veterans.

take care of 照顾; 杀掉; 对付; 抵消
例句：Good-bye. Take care of yourself.
多多保重，再见。

4. Shuster does not expect Trump to moderate his language unless he faces a major setback -- such as a failure to carry out his promise to repeal and replace the health plan known as Obamacare.

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。

5. The forgotten men and women of America will be forgotten no longer.

no longer 不再，已不
例句：After about three months, I was no longer addicted to nicotine.
大约3个月后，我就不再对尼古丁上瘾了。