BBC news 2011-03-25 加文本

词汇讲解：
1. strengthen v. 加强，巩固
例句：Our object is to further strengthen friendly relations between the two countries.
我们的目标是进一步增进我们两国之间的友好联系。

2. mandate n. （正式的）命令,指令
例句：It's the doctor's mandate.
这是医师的命令 [是医师交待的] 。

3. transfer v. 转换，搬动，调动，改变
例句：Can I have a transfer to a new office?
我能调换到一个新办公室去吗？

4. resort n. 依靠的东西,凭借的手段
例句：Our only resort is to inform the police.
我们唯一的办法就是向警方报案。

5. release n./v. 释放，解放
例句：This payment will release you from any further obligation to the company.
付了这笔钱之后,你对公司就再也没有别的债务了。

6. credible adj. 可靠的，可信的
例句：It seems barely credible, ie seems almost impossible to believe.
这似乎难以置信。

7. torture v./n. 拷问，折磨
例句：Every day brought her new torture.
每天给她带来了新的折磨。

8. meanwhile adv. 与此同时
例句：Meanwhile Rose was rapidly recovering.
与此同时，罗斯的健康却恢复得很快。

9. block vt. 阻塞，阻塞
例句：A piece of rock had fallen and blocked up the path.
一块岩石掉了下来,堵住了路。

10. consult v. 商量，商议；咨询
例句：An owner can make decisions quickly and decisively without having to consult others.
业主可以迅速果断地作出决定而不必征求别人的意见。

11. sweep v. 席卷，清扫
例句：New brooms sweep clean.
新官上任三把火，新到职者办事热心认真。