CRI听力:China Helps Central Asian Development

短语讲解：

1. Zhang Deguang, Secretary-General of the Euro-Asia Economic Forum speaking at a press conference about this year's event.

press conference记者招待会
例句：The President gave an impromptu press conference.
总统临时举行记者招待会。

2. Founded in 2005, the forum is held every two years and provides an opportunity for countries in Central Asia to talk to each other.

provide for供给，为…提供
例句：The local government provided special buses for the guests.
地方政府为宾客提供了专车。

3. Zhang Deguang says greater cooperation with this region is essential for China's plan to develop its western regions.

be essential for对…至关重要, 对…必不可少
例句：Food is essential for life.
生命离不开食物。

4. China's plan to develop its western region is strongly connected with Central Asia.

connect with与…连接, 使有关系
例句：The village is connected by a bus service with the nearest town.
公共汽车把该村与最近的市镇联系起来。

5. However, despite the increased cooperation between countries in the region, Zhang Deguang plays down any comparison with the European Union.

play down轻描淡写, 故意缩小…的重要性
例句：She tried to play down his part in the affair.
她极力贬低他在这一事件中的作用。

6. It's not our plan right now to create a freetrade area.

right now 立即
例句：Let's go right now before it gets too late.
我们马上就去, 不然就太晚了。

7. The next Euro-Asia Economic Forum will take place in China's northwest city of Xi'an later this year.

take place发生，进行
例句：The threatening strike did not take place after all.
可能来临的罢工终究没有发生。
freetrade area自由贸易区