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BBC在线收听下载:苏格兰民主党领袖称公投为本国最民主事件

2014-09-18来源:BBC

短语讲解:

1. For former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown spoken in front of cheering crowds in Glasgow and explained why Scotland should embrace the union.

in front of 在…前面; 当着…的面; 面前
例句:You are in front of your house.
你就站在房子的前面。

2. Scotland does not belong to any politicians - Mr. Salmond, Mr. Sweeney, me or any other politician.

belong to 属于
例句:I belong to no party. 
我不属于任何派别。 

3. Three separate polls are giving opponents of independence a narrow 4-point lead, but indicate that between 8 and 14 percent of voters are still undecided.

between...and... 在两者之间
例句:But arrangements were complicated by disagreements between and within the groups.
但是,因为这两个组织内部和彼此之间的分歧,安排工作将会十分复杂。

4. At least 10 gunmen opened fire on students around the campus in what appeared to be a well-organized attack.

at least 至少
例句:At least she is a paragon with her feet on the ground. 
她至少是一个脚踏实地的特殊人物。 

5. It's carried out similar raids in Kano as well as other parts of northern Nigeria.

carry out 履行
例句:No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties. 
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责. 
as well as 也,又
例句:Boys as well as girls are taught cookery in school these days. 
现在学校里男女学生都学烹饪。 

6. The bank calls for international help, including financial assistance and support for health services.

call for 需要; 要求
例句:Different circumstances call for different tactics. 
不同的情势需要不同的策略。