BBC在线收听下载:苹果公司就保修问题向中国消费者道歉

短语讲解：

1. They were ordered to line up against the wall and put their hands up, after following orders they are shot at close range at least 18 times.

line up 排成一行；排队等候
例句：Then you have to line up to borrow it.
那你必须排队等着借书。
hand up 递上去；把…扶上去；上交
例句：Come on, raise your hand up!
加油把你的手扬起来！
at least 至少
例句：Can we at least try?
我们至少试试看吧？

2. But opposition politicians and journalists are raising awkward questions, it's been alleged that the soldiers were there as a part of a business deal, essentially guarding the country's now ousted president in return for lucrative mining contracts.

in return for 作为…的报答
例句：He'll get something in return for his good deeds.
他会得到一些东西，作为他的善行的报酬。

3. In a speech at the opening session of parliament, President Bashir also called for dialogue with other political parties.

call for 要求
例句：Consumers call for a boycott of apple products.
消费者要求抵制苹果产品。

4. Correspondents say there's been a easing of tension between Sudan and South Sudan since they agreed to resume pumping oil last month.

agree to 同意
例句：Do you understand and agree to my terms?
你明白并同意我的条件吗?

5. A Syrian activist group says at least 6,000 people died in Syria last month more than at any other times since the uprising began.

more than 不止
例句：We have more than a car!
我们可不止有辆车