BBC在线收听下载:阿根廷总统敦促英国就福克兰群岛主权问题谈判

短语讲解：

1. In response, the US State Departmentsaid Iranneeded to take steps to meet its international obligations.

in response 作为答复
例句：His remarks came in response to requests raised by mr siew.
胡锦涛的讲话是对萧万长所提请求的回应。

2. The American Secretary of State John Kerry and the defense secretaryChuck Hagel are due to hold talks with their Russian counterparts in Washington on Friday.

due to 因为
例句：Police say it's due to better policing.
警察说这是因为加强了治安。

3. This is a law which isgoing to be used by the government to really crack down on any other people whoare not supported the government.

crack down 采取严厉措施，制裁；打击
例句：But is china starting to crack down on piracy?
但中国是不是已经开始打击盗版了呢？

4. Fernandez was speaking at the UN Security Council where  Argentina hasjust taking over the rotating presidency.

take over 带；接管
例句：You can take over now.
你现在可以接任了。

5. Eleven other people were injured in the incident which took place on Saturdaynight.

take place 举行
例句：The new poll will take place on november
这一轮投票将在11月7日举行。