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BBC在线收听下载:美国小学枪击案死者身份确认
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1. And many residents have appeared to be staying in their homes.
appear to 似乎
例句:They appear to be able to handle the problem.
他们似乎可以处理这个问题。
2. Several politicians have called for changes to America's gun laws to prevent shootings similar to Friday's.
call for 要求
例句:This is not a call for articles of impeachment.
这不是一个要求弹劾条款。
3. But Support for stricter gun legislation has actually fallen, not risen, in recent years, along with the steady decline in overall levels of violent crime.
along with 随着
例句:Their listening improves along with their practising.
他们的听力随着练习的增多而提高。
4. At least 4 people have been killed and more than 30 injured in a rocket attack on one of Pakistan's key regional airports in the city of Peshawar.
at least 至少
例句:At least two yeas of experience.
至少有两年的经验。
5. A spokesman for the Pakistani Taliban told the BBC that they had carried out the attack.
carry out 贯彻
例句:We must carry out the party's policies.
我们要贯彻党的政策。
6. A fire toocarry outk hold but was later said to have been put out.
put out 出版;扑灭
例句:The fire brigade put out the blaze.
消防队扑灭了火。
7. It's been much concern about the ailing former president's health after he was admitted to a hospital in Pretoria a week ago.
concern about 关注
例句:There is widespread public concern about this problem.
公众普遍地关注这个问题。