BBC news 2015-02-10 加文本

短语讲解：

1. President Obama has said the United States is considering supplying weapons to the Ukrainian government to help it defend itself against Russian-backed separatists in the east of the country.

in the east of 在…东部
例句：Shanghai lies in the east of China. 
上海位于中国的东部。 

2. Ms Merkel has made clear that she fears this would lead to an escalation, but she said whatever Mr Obama decided, the transatlantic alliance would remain solid.

lead to 导致
例句：Problems always lead to other problems. 
有些问题总是连带着另外的问题。 

3. The Nigerian jihadist group Boko Haram has increased its attacks in Cameroon and Niger two days after Nigeria's neighbours agreed to set up a regional force to fight the group. Here's Will Ross.

agree to 同意
例句：We cannot agree to consign the goods. 
我们不同意寄售此货。 
set up 建立
例句：They set up many branches throughout the country. 
他们在全国建立好多分公司。 

4. If he doesn't get one the government will soon run out of money.

run out of 用完; 耗尽; 从…跑出
例句：The aircraft will run out of fuel in another hour. 
飞机再过一小时燃料就将用完。 

5. They were among more than 100 people who were picked up by the Italian coast guard on Sunday.

pick up 捡起
例句：Can you pick up the apple for me?
你能帮我捡起那个苹果吗？

6. Ahead of last weekend's local derby game between Sport Club and Nautico, the home side came up with a novel idea.

come up with 追赶上; 提出; 想出
例句：Slow down a bit and let me come up with you. 
跑慢一点让我赶上吧。 

7. "You have to seriously think twice about turning up to the stadium to fight when your mother is there trying to keep the peace," said one Sport Club official.

turn up 开大; 翻起; 出现
例句："Turn up your radio, please." 
请你把收音机开响一点儿。 

8. Not only did the home team win the game 1-0, but there wasn't a single arrest for hooliganism or violent behaviour.

not only ... but ... 不但...而且...
例句：These not only help in presentation but also help orient users. 
这不仅有助于表达，而且可以帮助使用者在创建时更好地定位。