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2009-12-23来源:和谐英语
1.After a 7-month search, the Obama administration has named a man who will take overall charge of computer security in the United States.

take charge of负责照料,承办,掌管

例句:He's matured quickly, He can now take charge of the whole locality.
       他成长很快,已经可以独当一面了。

2.Still just by the high profile, Mr. Schmidt reportedly got the job after it was turned down by other candidates who felt that the position lack the finances and policy-making authority needed to be successful.

turn down调低,否决,拒绝

例句:Her application was turned down.
      她的申请被驳回了。

3.An investigation in Lithuania has found that the CIA set up at least 2 secret detention centers in the country in the aftermath of the attacks on the United States in September 2001.

set up设立,竖立

例句:The farmers set up a farm implement repair shop.
      农民们创办了一个农具修理厂。

in the aftermath of……之后

例句:Those who taste instant success usually falter quickly in the aftermath of their luck.
      那些经历过突如其来的成功的人通常会在运气消逝后很快收敛起来。

4.And in his new capacity as head of cyber security, Mr. Schmidt will have daily access to President Obama who has described computer hacking as one of the most serious economic and national security challenges the US faces.

have access to可以获得;进入

例句:All stock should have access to pasture during the grazing season.
      在放牧季节,所有的牲畜都可享用牧草。