BBC news 2009-08-30 加文本

1.After results from a third of polling stations, President Karzai has 46% of the vote, comfortably ahead of his main opponent Abdullah Abdullah who has 31%.

ahead of领先于…,在…之前,超过…,提前…

例句：She was always well ahead of the rest of the class.
      她在班上总是遥遥领先。

2.……a veritable force of nature in support of health care or worker's rights or civil rights.

in support of支持,支援

例句：The judge quoted various cases in support of his opinion.
      法官引用各种案例采证明自己的意见。

3.Beijing, one of Burma's main allies has said the Burmese’s government should bring the conflict to an end.

bring to an end使结束

例句：Leaving university brought my carefree days to an end.
      离开大学结束了我无忧无虑的日子。

4.The fugitives telephoned the hotline and made appointments to receive checks in Fort Lauderdale.

make an appointment与…约定

例句：I 'd like to make an appointment to see the doctor.
       我要预约去看医生。