英音听力讲解:美国国会大部分成员为百万富翁

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短语讲解：

1. Our Africa editor, Mary Harper, looks at the implications of the resignation.

look at 看; 评判
例句：Look at our verse today.
看我们今天的章节。

2. But it's unlikely Mr. Djotodia's departure will make any difference, at least in the short term.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

3. The row began last month when the Indian diplomat was arrested in New York for a range of charges relating to her treatment of her maid, including allegedly lying about how much she paid her and withholding her passport.

how much 多少，什么价钱
例句：How much would you pay?
你能为此付出多少？

4. Devyani Khobragade was handcuffed and strip-searched, standard procedures, said the US authorities, expressing surprise, that India only seemed to care for the rights of its diplomat, not the servant.

care for 喜欢; 计较
例句：To care for your friend, you need to care for yourself.
想要照顾你的朋友，你需要先照顾好自己

5. According to an analysis by the Center for Responsive Politics, the wealthiest congressman is Darrell Issa, a Republican from California.

according to 根据，按照
例句：They expanded according to need.
他们根据实际适时扩大规模。