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短语讲解：

1. The United States and the European Union have agreed to the toughest sanctions yet against Russia over its support for rebels in Ukraine.

agree to 同意, 赞成
例句：We cannot agree to consign the goods. 
我们不同意寄售此货。 

2. At the same time, the European Union is joining us in imposing major sanctions on Russia.

at the same time 同时;  一起; 但是
例句：At the same time, steam was building up within the volcano. 
与此同时，在火山中形成了水蒸汽。 

3. Despite growing international pressure on both Israel and Hamas to end fighting, either side appears willing to back down.”

back down 退让，退回去
例句：But this week, it appeared to back down.
但本周日本央行似乎作了让步。

4. Doctor Khan had been working on tropical fevers for a long time including participating in international conferences.

for a long time 长久
例句：For a long time these were encouraging.
庆幸的是，长期以来，这方面的前景喜人。

5. One of Brazil's most important indigenous leaders has called for urgent police protection following a series of death threats in the last few weeks.

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。
a series of 一系列; 一连串
例句：A series of tightening measures followed.
接下来是一系列收紧措施。

6. Mr. Ecclestone denies bribing a former German banker eight years ago in order to keep his grip on Formula One.

in order to 为了…
例句：In order to catch up with in time he run very fast. 
为了及时赶到他跑得很快。 

7. The banker in question is now in prison.

in prison 坐牢
例句：His confinement in prison will expire soon. 
他的监禁即将期满。