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短语讲解：

1. Both events took place in Lyon.

take place 发生，举行
例句：A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。

2. Discussions with the New People's Army were due to résumé this month.

due to 由于; 因为; 欠下债[账]
例句：The team's success was largely due to her efforts.
该队的成功在很大程度上是由于她的努力。