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BBC在线收听下载:维基解密的创始人露面发表演讲
短语讲解:
1. That deeply angered not only Ecuador but other countries in South America who will meet next Friday.
not only... but(also) 不但...而且...
例句:These not only help in presentation but also help orient users.
这不仅有助于表达,而且可以帮助使用者在创建时更好地定位。
2. President Jacob Zuma of South Africa has declared a period of mourning following the shooting dead by police of 34 miners who were taking part in a strike over wages.
take part in 参加
例句:Take part in the physical exercises and build up your strength.
参加体育活动增强体力。
3. Mr. Zuma has also asked for a commission of inquiry to investigate the incident at a platinum mine. Meanwhile, striking miners have been told to return to work on Monday or face dismissal.
ask for 要求
例句:He ask for leave of absence to visit his mother in hospital.
他请假去探望住院的母亲。
4. The islands sit close to key shipping lanes deposits of natural gas which has increased their importance in recent years.
as well as 以及
例句:He composed mystery stories as well as love poems.
他既写爱情诗也写神秘故事。
5. An oil pipeline has been blown up in southwestern Colombia.
blow up 吹风;炸毁
例句:He tried to blow up a fire. The fire died out, instead.
他试图把火吹旺,谁知火却熄了。
6. Their departure from Syria comes after the Security Council agreed to end their mission at midnight local time.
agree to 同意
例句:Do you agree to my plan?
你接受我的计划吗?
7. And instead, back a new civilian office in Damascus to pursue political contacts which might lead to peace.
lead to 导致
例句:Smoking can lead to lung cancer.
抽烟可能导致肺癌。
8. The diplomatic intervention worked and the cards were issued. On Monday, the parliament is due to hold its first sitting.
due to 由于
例句:Her absence was due to the storm.
由于风雨交加她没来。