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短语讲解：

1. Russia is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the conflictin Syria as it continues its bombing campaign in support of President Assad.

step up 走上; （使）增加; （使）加快速度
例句：We must step up our vigilance.
我们一定要提高警惕。

2. But for now at least, Russia seemsintent on showing up Mr. Assad's position.

at least 至少
例句：For that day at least he lost heart.
至少这一天他是垂头丧气的。

3. Officialshere say a number of IS militants were killed in the raid and five capturedalong with what they described as important intelligence about the militantgroup.

a number of 一些; 许多的
例句：A number of men were detached to guard the right flank.
派遣了一些士兵守卫右翼。

4. The South African president Jacob Zumba is due to meet student leaders today toaddress rising unrest over increasing tuition fees.

due to 由于; 因为
例句：Success was due to his inhuman efforts.
成功归功于他超人的努力。

5. Hundreds of indigenous people from around the world have taken part in atraditional fire lighting ceremony in Brazil on the eve of the first WorldIndigenous Games.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：Are you going to take part in the first experiment?
你们会参与首次实验吗?

6. As well as peoples from all the Americas,there are delegations from Australia, Russia, the Philippines, Ethiopia and NewZealand.

as well as 也，又
例句：His interests included poetry as well as mathematics.
他不仅喜爱数学而且也爱写诗。