BBC news 2014-04-30 加文本

短语讲解：

1. With each day, Kiev seems to lose more and more control in eastern Ukraine.

more and more 越来越; 越来越 ...; 日益
例句：As time passed, the group spent more and more time inside.
渐渐地，学习小组在室内的时间越来越长。

2. These supporters of Moscow, they reject Ukiraine's pro-EU government, which they say as illegitimate and they are demanding a referendum on breaking away from Kiev.

break away from 脱离（政党等），打破
例句：You must break away from such bad habits. 
你必须革除这样的坏习惯。 

3. The previous holder of the office steps down earlier this month, saying that he and his family have been attacked.

step down 退休，辞职
例句：If I were to be, I would step down and raise my voice immediately. 
一旦我弄清楚了，我会立即辞职站出来表态。 

4. The National Basketball Association of the United States has banned the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers for life in response to racist remarks he made.

in response to 对…做出反应
例句：He opened the door in response to a knock. 
他应敲门声而开了门。