BBC在线收听下载:诺贝尔文学奖得主马尔克斯去世 留下《百年孤独》

短语讲解：

1. The US and the EU say they expect Russia to do its uttermost to encourage pro-Russiangroups in Ukraine to lay down their arms. Meanwhile, Ukraine said it was committed to inclusivity with the suggestion that ethnic Russians may be granted more autonomy.”

lay down 放下; 规定
例句：Probably he would lay down his brushes and palette. 
也许他会放下画笔和调色板。  
 
2. Nick Higham looks back at his life.

look back 回顾; 倒退
例句：Here's a look back at her tremendous influence and career.
在此我们回顾一下她惊人的影响力和演艺生涯。

3. The United States has taken steps to release frozen Iranian funds confirming that Iran has kept its commitments under a landmark nuclear pact agreed with six world powers last November.

agree with 与某人[观点]一致， 同意[赞同]某人的意见
例句：It's an interesting argument, but I don't fully agree with it.
这种说法颇有意思，不过笔者并不完全赞同。

4. Earlier, the International Atomic Energy Agency verified that Iran had diluted half of its high grade enriched uranium in line with the interim deal agreed in Geneva.

in line with 跟…一致，符合; 本着
例句：Fees rose in line with the amount of funds under management.
管理费用与所托管的资金数量保持一致的上扬。