BBC在线收听下载:法国军队努力恢复中非共和国的秩序

短语讲解：

1. African peacekeepers have been holding out on their own so far but they are relieved to see the arrival of French troops here in Bossangoa and further military action is now crucial.

so far 到目前为止; 迄今为止
例句：So far I have no regrets.
到目前为止，我并不后悔。

2. The announcement was made at the end of the Security Summit in Paris attended by African leaders.

at the end of 在…结尾，在…末端
例句：She was less tired at the end of the day.
每天结束的时候，她觉得没有那么疲惫了。

3. In order for Europe to ensure its defense, Africa must also be able to ensure its own.

be able to 能，会; 能够
例句：You should be able to converse comfortably.
你应该能够舒服地进行谈话。

4. Security forces in Colombia say a car bomb has destroyed a police station killing at least eight people.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

5. According to North Korea, he was expelled from the country because of his age and health.

according to 根据，按照
例句：They expanded according to need.
他们根据实际适时扩大规模。

6. Chevron said it was halting activity because of what it called the unlawful and violent actions of protesters.

because of 因为，由于
例句：I'm here because of you.
我来这儿是因为你们。