BBC在线收听下载:联合国秘书长对达尔富地区形势表示担忧

短语讲解：

1. States television in Egypt says that at least 20 people have been killed and more than 30 wounded in a series of simultaneous attacks at the northern Sinai, where the security forces are battling against Islamic extremists.

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

2. The brunt of the attacks was against military and police targets in the provincial capital el-Arish, but other towns were hit as well.

as well 也， 还有
例句：He worked as well as a skilled worker. 
他工作和熟练工人一样出色。 

3. The army has launched major operations to try to stop the violence, but they so far failed.

so far 到目前为止
例句：Now, I have so far merely made assertions. 
直到现在为止，我只是在作论述。 

4. At an extraordinary meeting in Brussels European Union foreign ministers have agreed to extend the existing economic sanctions against Russia until September.

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

5. An Afghan soldier was reported to have carried out the attack. Earlier Afghan authorities said 16 people were killed in attacks by militants in the eastern province of Laghman.

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. 

6. At present only a few thousands live here, but according to officials numerous Sephardic Jews from around the globe are now showing an interest in applying for nationality.

according to 依照
例句：According to etiquette, you should stand up to meet a guest. 
按照礼节你应该站起来接待客人。