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BBC在线收听下载:澳夫妇打赢历时32年的官司
短语讲解:
1. Gunfire has been heard and buildings set on fire with residents from both sides of the religious divide fleeing their homes.
set on 攻击
例句:He was set on by robbers who took all his money.
他遭到强盗袭击,他们抢了他所有的钱。
2. At least seven people have been killed since Friday, but somere ports say many more have died.
at least 至少,最低限度
例句:He smoked at least half a packet of cigarettes a day.
他每天至少抽半包烟。
3. Mr Odinga said the aim was for African Union forces, whichinclude more than 4,000 Kenyan troops, to reach Kisamaayo by August.
more than 多于
例句:Margaret needed support more than ever.
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。
4. The mandate of the EU task force was recently expanded to allow for land attacks against pirates.
allow for 考虑到
例句:We'd better start earlier. We should allow for traffic delays.
我们还是早些动身为好。我们要考虑到路上交通会有耽搁。
5. We live in a beautiful country, but it is dangerous.
live in 居住
例句:I used to live in Tainan but now I live in Taipei.
我过去住在台南,但现在住在台北。
6. We live in a beautiful country, but it is dangerous. And we would ask all Australians to be aware of this, and take appropriate precautions and not wait for somebody else to do it for them.
be aware of 意识到
例句:Are you aware of the danger?
你意识到危险吗?