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1. The fate of a jailed Bahraini dissident said to be close to death has brought thousands of protesters out on the kingdom's streets.

thousands of 成千上万,几千
例句：The game drew thousands of spectators. 
这场比赛吸引了数千名观众。 

2. Turkey has told the United Nations that it needs help to cope with an increasing number of refugees arriving from Syria.

cope with (成功地)应付，(妥善地)处理
例句：I was amazed at her ability to cope with the difficult situation. 
她对付困境的能力使我惊讶。 

3. The flow has doubled since the Syrian government agreed to accept a peace plan calling for an end to military operations by next Tuesday.

agree to 同意;接受
例句： We cannot agree to consign the goods. 
我们不同意寄售此货。 

4. The two-man crew ejected before it came down.

come down 冷静;失势
例句：He had come down in the world.
他已落魄。

5. We consider that the unilateral declaration of independence by the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad is null and void.

null and void 无效的,无束缚力的
例句：This contract is null and void. 
此合同无效.  
 
6. Two men forced them to drive to a nearby neighbourhood where they threatened to shoot the footballers in the legs unless they handed over their cash, car and valuables.

hand over 移交
例句：He will hand over charge of his office tomorrow. 
他将在明天移交工作。