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短语讲解：

1. The Deputy Prime Minister of Syria has told a British newspaper the country's civil war has reached a stalemate and the government is ready to call for a ceasefire.

call for 要求
例句：Chinese companies call for fairer treatment from foreigners.
中国公司要求更公平的对待外国人。

2. In fact, Qadri Jamil is a former communist, his party took part in demonstrations against the regime at the beginning of the uprising two and half years ago.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：One in ten are expected t take part in the contest.
预计每十个人就有一个要来参加这次比赛。

3. The American Secretary of State John Kerry has said that the UN Security Council must be prepared to act on Syria by drawing up a binding resolution next week.

draw up 折叠；草拟
例句：This would allow them to draw up detailed plans.
这些信息有助于两家制定详细的计划。

4. It is vital for the international community to stand up and speak out in the strongest possible terms about the importance of enforceable action to rid the world of Syria's chemical weapons.

stand up 起立；竖立
例句：Stand up for those who need a voice!
站起来为那些需要帮助的人呐喊！

5. The bank lost more than $6bn as a result of the trades.

more than 不只是；很
例句：More than 100 people were wounded.
爆炸还造成100多人受伤。

6. The commission was set out following the killings of the striking miners in August last year.

set out 动身； 出发
例句：Columbus set out on his voyage on aug 3, 1492.
哥伦布于1492年8月3日开始他的旅程。