BBC news 2009-06-27 加文本

1.President Obama has joined those around the world who’ve paid tribute to the singer Michal Jackson, who died on Thursday, age 50.

pay tribute to称赞, 歌颂

例句：Let us pay tribute to our great revolutionary forerunner, Dr. Sun Yat-sen!
      纪念伟大的革命先行者孙中山先生！

2.An autopsy is under way into the cause of Michal Jackson’s death.

under way进行中, 在行进

例句：The survey on forest density of the country is under way now.
       这个国家正在进行森林密度的调查。

3.The announcement comes after he failed in his attempt to change the constitution to align Adamu for another term in office. Steve Jackson reports.

in attempt to 试图

例句：The cabinet has decided to import wheat, sugar and pulses in an attempt to check rising inflation.
       为了抑制居高不下的通货膨胀，内阁决定进口小麦、糖和豆类。

4.Mamadou Tandja’s second term as president of Niger is due to end later this year.

is due to应该

例句：The plane is due to arrive at 12.15.
      飞机预定12点15分抵达。