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BBC在线收听下载:英国议会投票通过空袭叙境内伊斯兰国目标
短语讲解:
1. I'm very pleased that significant number of Labor MPs voted with the government tonight, so that we've got a clear majority across the House of Commons in support of the action, and now we are going to be taking to degree this evil terrorist organization.
in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句:The retort raised a cheer in support of the speaker.
发言人这一反驳博得了一片支持的欢呼声。
2. Britain is safer tonight because of the decision that the House of Commons has taken.
because of 因为,由于
例句:The journey was slow because of continual stops.
由于常常停下来,所以行程很慢。
3. Police in California say at least 14 people have been killed in a mass shooting.
at least 至少
例句:At least, I sincerely hope so.
至少我是真诚地这样希望的。
4. If nothing has been found by the middle of next year, the search is likely to be called off.
call off 取消; 点名
例句:They decided to call off workouts.
他们决定停止罢工。