BBC news 2011-03-20 加文本

1.But we cannot stand idly by when a tyrant tells his people that there will be no mercy, and his forces step up their assaults on cities like Benghazi and Misrata.

stand idly袖手旁观

例句：To stand idly about; linger aimlessly.
      闲逛空闲地呆在某地周围；漫无目的地闲逛

step up(使)增加, (使)加快速度

例句：The girl stepped up to school.
      女孩子加快步伐去上学。

      He has stepped up into the management of the firm.
      他已升入公司的管理部门。

2.The French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe has said that the attacks will continue over the next few days until the Libyan government complies with the UN resolution.

comply with服从, 遵从

例句：The factory was closed for failing to comply with government safety regulations.
      工厂由于未能遵守政府的安全条例而被关闭了。

      The rule must be complied with.
      这条规则必须遵守。

3.Reports from the rebel-held stronghold of Benghazi say rebels have retaken the whole of the city after driving out forces loyal to Colonel Gaddafi.

drive out驱逐, 驱散

例句：Let's drive out the enemy!
      咱们把敌人赶出去!

      I watched him drive the cattle out.
      我看着他把牛赶出去。

4.For his part, President Obama said the US was looking forward to signing several trade and financial agreements with Brazil.

look forward to期望, 盼望

例句：I'm looking forward to your visit next week.
      我在盼望着你下周光临。

      We look forward to seeing you again.
      我们期待着与你再次相见。