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短语讲解：

1. The graves are being filled here one by one.

one by one 一个接一个; 逐一; 逐个地
例句：Call one by one and have them solve the problem.
把学生一个一个地叫过来，让他们解题。

2. As with most things connected with ground zero, the museum has attracted debate and controversy.

connect with 转乘; 使有关系; 与…连接
例句：He doesn't seem to connect with anybody. 
他好像和谁都不来往。 

3. Protesters are angry that billions of dollars have been spent on the Football World Cup which Brazil is hosting next month rather than social projects, transports and housing.

spend on 把…花在…
例句：How much did you spend on that bad toupee?
你在那个劣质的假发上花了多少钱？

4. Syrian opposition activists said at least 43 people have been killed by a car bomb close to the border with Turkey, including at least 3 children.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

5. In a letter released by the Kremlin today, Mr. Putin threatens to cut off supplies of natural gas from next month unless, what he says, that Ukraine’s unpaid bill is settled.

cut off 切除; 切[隔]断; 剪[切
例句：All bail-out funds would be cut off.
所有的救济资金将被切断。

6. Overflowing rivers have burst into towns and villages, cutting off whole communities.

burst into 匆匆进入（某处）; 突然开始（某事），突然进入（某种状态）
例句：But tensions occasionally burst into the open.
有时，也会爆发紧张事件。

7. The five main candidates for the post of European Commission President have taken part in the live television debate, a landmark event for the EU.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动;
例句：The community members who take part in the study circles.
参与这项研究会一部分工作的社区成员。