BBC news 2010-01-05 加文本

1.Nigerians in general outraged that their country had been portrayed in some circles similar to failed states, such as Somalia.

in general总的来说,一般说来,大体上,整个地

例句：Teachers in general are pleased with the new scheme.
       总的来说教师们对新方案比较满意。

2.Construction began at the height of Dubai's economic boom, but it's opened in the wake of financial crisis.

at the height of在…最盛的时候

例句：at the height of ancient Egyptian civilization
      在古埃及文明的极盛时期

      He is now at the height of his enthusiasm. Whatever you say will be in vain.
      他现在正在兴头儿上，你说什么都没用。

in the wake of尾随,紧跟,仿效

例句：Outbreaks of disease occurred in the wake of the drought.
      那场旱灾过后疾病丛生。

3.The disagreement centers on the amount of tax Belarus should pay on oil which it refines then exports.

center on集中在

例句：Their large metropolitan counties center on three southern cities.
      他们的繁华大都会都集中在三个南方城市。

4.The latest Sharia code forbids unmarried men and women from being alone in private.

forbid from禁止某人做某事

例句：I can't forbid you / your seeing that man again.
      我无法禁止你和那个男人来往。