1. President Joe Biden touted his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan Wednesday, hoping to summon public support to push past the Republicans lining up against the massive effort.
line up 支持/反对
Some surprising names have lined up behind the idea.
有些出人意料的名人也在支持这个想法
。2. Speaking at the White House, the president says that's because the U.S. has fallen behind other countries.
fall behind 落后
Put on a spurt, or you'll fall behind.
加把劲,不然你要落后了
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