BBC在线收听下载:美国国务卿与俄罗斯总统普京举行会谈

短语讲解：

1.The Russian Foreign Minister said he did also ask for but had not been given evidence to substantiate allegations of Russian cyber interference in the US elections.

ask for 请求…; 要求…
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

2.Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution presented by the US, Britain and France, demanding that Syria cooperate with an investigation into the suspected chemical attack last week.

cooperate with 与（某人）协作， 合作
例句：We want to cooperate with both the administration and Congress.
我们既想与政府合作，也想与国会合作。

3.The Speaker of South Africa's Parliament has postponed a vote of no confidence in President Jacob Zuma, which was due to take place on Tuesday.

due to 由于; 因为
例句：Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, this year's show has been cancelled
遗憾的是，由于一些意外情况，今年的演出被取消了。

4. The vote will take place after a constitutional court ruling on whether it can be a secret ballot following a court case brought by the opposition Democratic Alliance Party.

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。