VOA常速英语2008年-US Homeowners Facing Foreclosure Seek Help

By Chris Simkins
Washington
01 April 2008

Millions of Americans could lose their homes this year and in 2009 as foreclosures across the United States are occurring at the highest rate in decades. At the beginning of the year, the number of homes facing foreclosure jumped more than 57 percent compared to a year ago. The foreclosure crisis is worsening despite ongoing¹ efforts by some lenders and the federal government to help borrowers manage the mortgage payments on their homes. VOA's Chris Simkins reports on how one organization is helping² people save their homes.

1 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

2 helping   

n.食物的一份&adj.帮助人的，辅助的

参考例句：

• The poor children regularly pony up for a second helping of my hamburger. 那些可怜的孩子们总是要求我把我的汉堡包再给他们一份。
• By doing this, they may at times be helping to restore competition. 这样一来, 他在某些时候,有助于竞争的加强。