BBC news 2009-07-01 加文本

1.This is almost certainly the end of the legal road, although in theory Mr. Coleman could attempt to refer the matter to the federal courts, but this is not merely a story about a tight local election or about the elevation of a well-known television entertainer to the American Senate.

in theory理论上

例句：In theory, I agree with you, but I feel that your ideas would not work in practice.
      你的意见理论上我同意，但实际上恐怕行不通。

attempt to试图

例句：The prisoner attempted to escape.
       囚犯妄图逃跑。

2.The Democrats can’t rely on all 6o senators in every vote, but reaching that magic number underlines the party’s dominance in Washington.

rely on依赖, 依靠

例句：The most successful social change campaigns don't just rely on social media alone.
      最成功的社会变革运动不能只依靠社会性媒体来进行。

3.Russian gamblers have placed their final bets before a law banning most casinos and gambling halls came into effect at midnight local time.

come into effect开始生效

例句：It has been agreed by both sides that this borderline treaty come into effect today.
      经双方协商，这条界约今日生效。

4.In what correspondents describe as a rare climb-down, manufacturers will no longer be obliged to equip every computer sold in China with the controversial technology known as Green Dam.

be obliged to不得不

例句：If you cannot deliver the goods on time, I shall be obliged to send you to court.
      如果你不能按时交货，我就不得不将你告上法庭。