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短语讲解：

1. Even if the state wins, it will be a weak state and this is what the West is aiming for.

even if 即使，纵然
例句：But at least it's a start, even if a long-overdue one.
但至少这是一个开始，哪怕是一个期待已久的开始。

2. The Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has set up a committee to talk to the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

set up 建立
例句：What if we set up a foundation?
如果我们建立一个基金呢?

3. The group’s leader recently rejected the idea of an amnesty, but other factions in the group are thought to be more receptive to a deal with the government.

deal with 应付； 对待
例句：She tried to deal with everything calmly.
她设法冷静地对待一切。

4. A statement from the presidency says the aim is to come up with a plan for granting an amnesty and for disarming the Islamist militants.

come up with 追赶上；比得上
例句：I'll come up with you soon.
我很快会赶上你的。

5. Offering support to victims of the violence is also to be looked at as well as addressing the underlying causes of the insurgency.

as well as 也，又
例句：Build up others as well as yourself.
宣扬自己，也要宣扬别人。

6. Queen Elizabeth led more than 2,000 mourners from around the world, among them present and former international leaders.

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

7. Mr Mas faces up to five years in prison and a 32,000-pound fine.

face up to 勇敢地接受[面对]， 正视（而不畏缩）
例句：Don't force him face up to that problem.
别强迫他正视那个问题。