BBC news 2011-05-22 加文本

短语讲解：

1. Troops from northern Sudan say they've taken control of the disputed town of Abyei on the border with southern Sudan.

take control of控制
例句：Surely she would take control of the situation; after all she was a professional.
她肯定会控制这局面，她毕竟是个行家。

2. Abyei has been the biggest point of contention between north and south Sudan, and this event will lead to heightened fears of a new conflict between the two.

lead to导致, 引起
例句：An ordinary cold can soon lead to a fever.
一场普通的感冒很快便会引起高烧。

3. Tens of thousands of people are protesting across Spain against high unemployment and the government's austerity measures in defiance of a ban on demonstrations on the eve of local elections.

in defiance of违抗，无视
例句：She acted in defiance of my orders.
她无视我的命令行动了。

4. Many, many people here last night, the biggest protest so far, I think it's gearing up to be another big night tonight.

gear up使做好行动准备
例句：The Department is gearing up for increased intake of students.
这个系正在为扩大招生做好准备。

5. I think ahead of local elections tomorrow, the authorities here know that it would be politically very difficult if they were to move in and to move on a crowd as big as this, which has so much support across Spain.

ahead of在…之前
例句：She left one day ahead of him.
她是在他离开的前一天离开的。

6. Mr Ouattara called for brotherhood and reconciliation, saying he would rule in the interests of the whole nation.

in the interests of为了…的利益
例句：We work in the interests of the people.
我们是为人民群众的利益而工作。

7. Tens of thousands watched on big screens around the capital Yamoussoukro as the president was sworn in.

swear in使宣誓就职
例句：The new Governor is being sworn in next week.
下星期新总督要宣誓就职。

8. It was timed to coincide with the president's annual state of the union address.

coincide with与…一致
例句：My suggestion coincides with your opinion.
我的提议正和你的意见相合。

9. Demonstrators held up signs opposing the government's education, labour and environmental policies.

hold up举起, 抬起, 拿起
例句：Hold up your hands if you have any question.
如有问题请举手。

10. Legal experts have pointed out that the website, which is based in California, isn't covered by English law.

point out指出
例句：He pointed out that there was little chance of success.
他指出很少有成功的机会。