BBC在线收听下载:奥巴马政府制定减轻美国污染的计划

短语讲解：

1. In a televised address, he said that when he turned to 76 in January, he decided the moment was right to pass on the role to his son Crown Prince Felipe.

turn to （使）转向; （使）变成; 求助于
例句：Many eyes now turn to china.
很多人开始将视线转向中国。

2. He said the deep financial crisis had stirred up and an impulse for renewal in Spain and that a new generation was demanding the main role in preparing that future.

stir up 引起，激起
例句：All rather complicated things, unlikely to stir up populism.
全部这些措施或更复杂的事不会激起平民主义。

3. It was, according to royal officials, a personal decision, but King Juan Carlos's surprise announcement that he will abdicate in favor of this son comes after a difficult few years for the king.

according to 根据，按照
例句：It did not go according to plan.
这个妥协方案并没有按计划执行。
in favor of 赞成[支持]（某人或某事物）
例句：No one testified in favor of the legislation.
听证会上没有一个人表示支持这项议案。

4. Meanwhile, thousands of anti-monarchist demonstrators have gathered in Madrid to call for a referendum on whether Spain should become a Republic.

call for 需要; 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。

5. Five insurgents were reportedly killed, and at least 7 Ukrainian guards were injured.

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

6. The United States has said it intends to work with the new Palestinian unity government that was sworn in earlier today.

work with 与…在一起干; 从事…工作
例句：I work with disabled athletes.
我的工作就是帮助残疾人运动员。

7. Israeli cabinet has ruled out negotiations with the government.

rule out 用直线划掉; 宣布…不可能
例句：Why rule out the option?
为什么要排除这个选择呢？