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短语讲解：

1. The spokesman John Kirby was speaking at the State Department briefing about the talks that are due to take place in Vienna.

due to 由于; 因为; 欠下债
例句：My popularity was due to my performance.
我的声誉是我的工作实绩造成的。

2. As thousands of Afghans and Pakistanis affected by Monday’s earthquake spent a second night without shelter.

thousands of 数千的
例句：A computer consists of thousands of components.
电脑由成千上万个部件组成。

3. There are warnings some may die of exposure, and officials say there is an urgent need for tents and blankets.

die of （疾病、过度悲伤等） 死于
例句：Nowadays many people die of cancer.
现在有很多人死于癌症。

4. At least 360 people are known to have died in both countries.

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。

5. When Hendrix found out, he bought a copy of the Messiah.

find out 发现; 使发作
例句：I'll find out the address,and ring you back.
我找到地址后再与你通电话。